Every year, The Southampton Township Teacher Recognition Committee selects one teacher from each building as a recipient of the “Teacher of the Year” Award. An essential part of the process is for the staff, parents and students to participate in the selection process by nominating teachers. Therefore, we encourage all stakeholders in the Southampton Township School District to take advantage of this opportunity to honor exceptional teachers who impact the lives of our children on a daily basis.
If you would like to nominate a teacher, please write a letter that includes the teacher’s name and why you feel he or she is an excellent teacher. Please submit your letter to the school office or e-mail your letter to Mr. Eugene Park, School #2/#3 Assistant Principal by Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Mr. Park's e-mail address is parke@southampton.k12.nj.us.
Teachers selected for this prestigious honor must have distinguished themselves by demonstrating excellence in the following areas:
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Having the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues
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Using effective instructional techniques and methods
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Establishing a productive classroom climate and rapport with students
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Developing feelings of self-worth and love of learning in students
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Demonstrating leadership in educational activities at the school, district, and/or state and national level
We understand how busy your schedules may be, but request that you take a moment to recommend a teacher who has invested the time, and effort to provide your child(ren) with an excellent education. We encourage your child(ren) to be a part of this process by writing a letter to nominate their teacher or teacher they had in the past. One of the great joys of being an educator is knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of the children you come to love. Help your children see the power of their words. Through words they can encourage someone who has invested in them.
Mr. Park and the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee comprised of various stakeholders in the school district will be meeting on December 19th to select the Teacher of the Year for each school based on the teachers who have been nominated by students, parents, and staff members. One of the interesting features of the selection process and composition of the committee is the fact that the previous year's Teacher of the Year for each building serve on the committee and are able to see how the selection process works. Thus, they get to see first hand the process that was used for their selection and have the honor of participating in the selection of their successors. This year's committees is comprised of the following members:
Parent - Mrs. Beverly Lembeck Parent - Mrs. Beth McMaster 2012 School #1 Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Andrea Cundiff 2012 School #1 Teacher of the Year - Mr. Joseph DePaulo 2012 School #3 Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Kathleen Flanagan Board of Education - Mr. Russell Hann Teachers' Association - Mrs. Patti Carpenter Administration - Mr. Eugene Park, School #2/#3 Assistant Principal Administration - Mrs. Sharon Danfield, School #1 Principal
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