Background and Purpose:  

Revere teachers work daily with our children in a nurturing environment that challenges students to succeed and surpass their expectations for learning.  In order to recognize outstanding educators in our District for their efforts in meeting the needs of students, residents Christopher and Gigi Kostoff established the Revere Schools Recognition for Teacher Excellence Award in December 2008.  A $500.00 annual award is given out at the District’s Staff Convocation Day (before the students' first day of school) to two district teachers.

Eligibility Requirements:
Teachers who have taught in the Revere Schools a minimum of three years are eligible to be nominated for this award.

Evaluation Criteria:
Recipients must have demonstrated commitment to the students of the Revere Schools in one or more of the following areas:
• Significant impact and effectiveness in the classroom
• Commitment to students, including responsibility and concern for academic progress
• Creativity and innovation in teaching
• Leadership that provides a positive model for students

Nomination Process:
Fellow staff members, students, students’ parents/guardians and residents of the District may nominate teachers deserving of this recognition.

Please complete the nomination process by filling out the application form and by writing a summary, maximum 500 words, of how your nominee meets the Revere Schools Recognition for Teacher Excellence Award attributes which are listed below.

Only completed application forms with summary explanations will be considered.  A selection committee will review the applications and select the recipients.

PLEASE SUBMIT THIS COMPLETED NOMINATION FORM BY MAY 20, 2022

Any questions may be directed to Micki Krantz, Assistant Superintendent for the Revere Local Schools, 330-523-3102 or mkrantz@revereschools.org.

Attributes:
Effectiveness as a Classroom Teacher:
The teacher is proactive in meeting individual student needs and seeks the necessary resources to ensure such needs are met.  The teacher’s lessons have a clearly defined structure that include the essential elements of quality teaching: student engagement, exploration of new learning, appropriate pacing of lessons, questioning to develop higher order thinking skills and lesson closure to ensure students’ understanding.

Creativity and Innovation in the Classroom:
The teacher is always seeking to improve his/her craft.  He/she understands the importance of professional development and is willing to try new techniques that will improve his/her respective skills.  A primary focus of the teacher is the effective use of new knowledge and research to improve instruction along with the willingness to share that expertise with others.

Impact on Student Learning:
The ultimate indicator of quality teachers and their ability is the academic success of their students.  Through the use of formative and summative assessment data, the teacher plans instruction that is relevant for all students, thereby promoting academic growth in all children.

Ability to Raise Aspirations of Students:
The teacher inspires students to think about the world around them and helps them see the possibilities that it has to offer.  Likewise, the teacher challenges students to consider where they want to be in that world, fostering within students the belief that they can fulfill their dreams if they are willing to work hard to achieve them.

Commitment to Students:
The teacher understands that the work of a teacher cannot be quantified, that a commitment to students and their education means doing whatever it takes to help children be successful. The teacher also understands that learning transcends the classroom and daily class work and seeks to find other ways to help student grow.

Role Model for Students:
The hallmark of the teacher is demonstrated respect for others, especially students, and insistence that all classroom members honor those criteria.  The teacher consistently exemplifies the positive attributes that accompany an adult that is to be respected and in doing so causes students to see this teacher as someone to be admired.  The teacher creates an atmosphere of mutual respect between teacher, student, and peers.

High Expectations for Students:
The establishment of high expectations is maintained and supported for all students.  

Commitment to Teaching Profession:
The teacher is an active participant in and is supportive of the educational decision making process.  He/she attends and actively contributes to committees, meetings, and events at school and district levels.  The teacher provides leadership in professional development and demonstrates the effective use of new knowledge and/or research to improve instruction.

Ability to Raise Aspirations of Colleagues:
The passion and excitement that this teacher demonstrates for the profession causes other staff members to become excited as well.  The teacher demonstrates such a love for children and for teaching that they inspire other colleagues to raise their expectations for their own students and therefore increase their commitment to the profession.

Role Model for Peers:
The teacher communicates respectfully with others and consistently fosters a positive work climate.  The teacher maintains confidentiality and models the highest level of professionalism at all times.  The teacher’s commitment to the teaching profession is always evident.