The Bethel Education Foundation's Excellence in Education Award recognizes and honors superior educators whose creativity and innovation within the classroom, school, or district have had a significant impact on student performance and achievement and provide an ongoing model of excellence in encouraging all learners and educators to excel.  These qualities are all aligned with the Foundation's mission to promote innovation, creativity and excellence in learning for our children and the community.  

Educators are nominated by school administrators, teachers, colleagues, parents, students, and community members. Nomination applications are reviewed by a selection committee comprised of school administrators, teachers, parents, and community members.

The educator selected for this award will be notified when directors from the BEF, school officials, and colleagues visit the educator unannounced to offer congratulations and two tickets to the Barnum Ball. The winner will also be publicly recognized at Bethel Education Foundation's Annual Barnum Ball on March 19, 2016 and presented with a commemorative plaque and a $500.00 grant.

Eligibility: Nominee must be an educator currently employed by a public, private, or parochial school in Bethel, CT.
 
The Bethel Education Foundation invites you to nominate a candidate for the Excellence in Education Award.  Please complete the information below and provide specific details supporting how your nominee is a model of excellence through his or her use of innovation and creativity to improve student achievement.

Deadline for nominations: February 26, 2016