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2020-2021 OKLAHOMA TEACHER of the YEAR

APPLICATION PACKET

CEREMONY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

OKLAHOMA STATE FAIR PARK

DEADLINE

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2019

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OKLAHOMA TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROGRAMThe Oklahoma Teacher of the Year (TOY) Program is conducted through the office of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and is made possible through a partnership with the State Fair of Oklahoma. The enduring success of the program is credited to the numerous businesses, associations, organizations, and universities that typically present tuition waivers, tickets to athletic events, classroom technologies, gift card, cash awards, organization memberships, and the use of a new automobile. Great Oklahoma teachers challenge, motivate, and inspire their students to do their best; they make learning exciting, engaging, and continuous; they are respected by their peers as well as local school officials, parents, and students; they are caring and creative, seeking to enrich the lives of their students and build a better future for us all.You can honor classroom teachers at the local level by participating in the Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Program. This packet will guide you through the process.

LOCAL DISTRICT SELECTION At the local district level, the Teacher of the Year program is coordinated through the district superintendent, and it is his or her responsibility to make sure that every teacher is given the opportunity to participate in the recognition process. It is important to emphasize that the search is not for “the best teacher” but for one who exemplifies the finest in the profession. The local school district determines the local selection process and announces its Teacher of the Year.

EDWARD C. JOULLIAN III SCHOLARSHIPEdward C. Joullian III honorably served the state of Oklahoma as chairman of the State Fair Board of Directors for ten years. As a founder of the partnership between the Teacher of the Year program and the Oklahoma State Fair, he showed his dedication to the education of the children of this great state. The Edward C. Joullian III Scholarship was established by the State Fair Board to encourage students to continue their education, recognize the State Teacher of the Year’s school district, and celebrate the contributions of Mr. Joullian to the lives of Oklahoma’s young people.In 1998, the $5,000 scholarship debuted during the State Teacher of the Year recognition ceremony and is awarded annually to a graduating senior from the Teacher of the Year’s school district. It is awarded based upon a student’s overall scholastic, leadership, and civic potential.

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CRITERIAA candidate for Oklahoma Teacher of the Year is a teacher in a state approved or accredited school, prekindergarten through grade twelve, who is planning to continue in an active teaching status. All Oklahoma Teacher of the Year honorees agree to participate in the national program sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).The Oklahoma Teacher of the Year candidate has the respect and admiration of colleagues and:

1. Is an expert in their field who guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve excellence.

2. Collaborates with colleagues, students, and families to create a school culture of respect and success.

3. Deliberately connects the classroom and key stakeholders to foster a strong community at large.4. Demonstrates leadership and innovation in and outside of the classroom walls that embody

lifelong learning.5. Expresses themselves in an engaging and articulate way.

TIMELINES y Wednesday, May 15, 2019, by 4 PM: Application Submission Deadline. Late submissions

will not be accepted. y June 4, 2019: The 12 finalists will be selected by the regional judging selection committee. y By June 14, 2019: The 12 finalists will be notified via phone and email. y July 23, 2019: The 12 finalists will be announced at EngageOK On the Road at Southmoore

High School. (Rehearsal will be July 22, 2018.) y August 28, 2019: The State Selection Committee will interview the 12 finalists. The process will

consist of:1. An interview, and2. Evaluating candidate videos (each of the 12 finalists will electronically submit a ten-minute

video of classroom teaching) y September 17, 2019: The announcement of the Teacher of the Year will take place at State Fair

Park at the Teacher of the Year Ceremony. (Rehearsal will be September 16, 2019.)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSPlease read and follow these instructions carefully. Applications not completed as requested will not be accepted. Thank you.

1. Applications must be typed and must use only the space provided in this application. Hand written applications will not be accepted.

2. There are two types of application:1. Application for recognition at the Teacher of the Year Ceremony only:

y Only pages 4-6 of this Application Packet must be completed.2. Application for the full state Teacher of the Year competition:

y All sections of this Application Packet must be completed. y The following additional items must be included in your submission email:

1. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation, one (1) of which must be from a parent, colleague, administrator or student. These letters should address why you should be the Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Each letter must be typed and no longer than one single-sided page.

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2. A high-resolution (300 dpi minimum) color digital photo of yourself suitable for publication and press release.

3. Applications must be submitted from the Application Candidate’s District Superintendent’s email address listed on page 20 of this Application Packet to TeacheroftheYear@sde.ok.gov by 4:00 PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Late submissions and submissions from alternate email addresses will not be accepted.

4. Please do not include additional materials beyond those listed above.5. If you have any questions, please contact:

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Tulsa WashingtonWagoner

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 1

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CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS COUNTY MAP

Adair MarshallAtoka MayesBryan McCurtainCherokee McIntoshChoctaw MuskogeeCoal NowataCraig OkfuskeeDelaware OkmulgeeHaskell OttawaHughes PittsburgJohnston PushmatahaLatimer RogersLe Flore Sequoyah

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 2

Alfalfa JacksonBeaver KayBeckham KingfisherBlaine KiowaCaddo LincolnCanadian LoganCimarron MajorCreek NobleCuster OsageDewey PawneeEllis PayneGarfield Roger MillsGrant TexasGreer WashitaHarmon WoodsHarper Woodward

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 3Carter LoveCleveland McClainComanche MurrayCotton PontotocGarvin StephensGrady TillmanJefferson

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 4

Oklahoma SeminolePottawatomie

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 5

Justin Newton Events Coordinator Office of Public Affairs Oklahoma State Department of Education 2500 N Lincoln Blvd Ste 115 Oklahoma City OK 73105-4599(405) 522-8767 • TeacheroftheYear@sde.ok.gov

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APPLICANT INFORMATION FORM

Name

Languages other than English Spoken Fluently

Areas of National Board Certification Achieved or In-Progress:

Mailing Address

School Mailing Address

County

School Size

School Demographic

District Size

School Phone Number

School District School Name

Personal Email

Current Grade Level(s) Taught

Years in Current Position Total Years of Teaching Experience

Current Subject(s) Taught

Congressional District Application Type

School Email

City

City

State

State

ZIP Code

ZIP Code

Phone Number

PERSONAL INFORMATION

SCHOOL INFORMATION

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EDUCATIONAL HISTORY AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION

EMPLOYMENT RECORD OF SERVICE - Include grade level and/or subject area.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS - Include offices held and/or other relevant activities.

College or University

School District

Membership

Dates Attended

Position Held

Position Held

Degree Earned (i.e., B.A. in Math)

Dates

Dates

Name of High School Attended City State ZIP Code

List all below most recent first.

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LEADERSHIP IN STAFF DEVELOPMENT - Include leadership in the training of future teachers.

AWARDS AND OTHER RECOGNITION OF TEACHING

Title

Title

Position Held Dates

Dates

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ESSAY QUESTIONSLimit all following responses to spaces provided.

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHYWhat were the factors that influenced you to become a teacher? Describe what you consider to be your greatest contributions and accomplishments in education.

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PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHINGDescribe your personal feelings and beliefs about teaching, including your own ideas of what makes an outstanding teacher. Describe the rewards you find in teaching. How are your beliefs about teaching demonstrated in your personal teaching style?

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EDUCATION ISSUES AND TRENDSWhat do you consider to be the major public education issues today? Address them in-depth, outlining possible causes, effects and resolutions.

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THE TEACHING PROFESSIONWhat do you do to strengthen and improve the teaching profession?What is and/or what should be the basis for accountability in the teaching profession?

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTDescribe your commitment to your community through service-oriented activities including volunteer work, civic responsibilities and other group activities.

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OKLAHOMA TEACHER OF THE YEARAs the 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year, you will serve as a spokesperson and representative for teachers and students. What is your message? What will you communicate to your profession and to the public?

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Describe a lesson or unit that defines you as a teacher. How did you engage all students in the learning, and how did that learning influence your students? How are your beliefs about teaching demonstrated in this lesson or unit?

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS AND SIGNATURESAPPLICANTIn submitting this form, I agree to allow the information herein to be used during the selection process for the 2020-2021 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. The information will only be accessed by necessary Oklahoma State Department of Education staff and selection committee members.I understand that the information in this application will be held securely and not be distributed to third parties. Additionally, information about the person named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year will not be released until after the state has made an official announcement identifying the candidate as the state’s Teacher of the Year.I hereby give my permission that any or all of the attached materials (other than home address and phone number) may be shared with persons interested in promoting the Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Program.I also acknowledge that if selected as the 2020-2021 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, I will be released from classroom responsibilities during the 2020-2021 school year in order to fulfill the obligations of the role.

PRINCIPALThe above Application Candidate submits this application with my approval. I acknowledge that if the candidate is selected as the 2020-2021 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, they will be released from classroom responsibilities during the 2020-2021 school year in order to fulfill the obligations of the role.

Applicant Name

Principal Name

Principal Email Principal Phone

Signature Date

Signature Date

Applicant Signature

Principal Signature

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Superintendent Email Superintendent Phone

Superintendent Name

Signature DateSuperintendent Signature

SUPERINTENDENTThe above Application Candidate submits this application with my approval. I acknowledge that if the candidate is selected as the 2020-2021 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, they will be released from classroom responsibilities during the 2020-2021 school year in order to fulfill the obligations of the role.I hereby assure that the above Application Candidate is a full-time classroom teacher without administrative duties who expects to continue in an active teaching position in the above School District during the 2019- 2020 school year.I understand that if our local teacher of the year is selected to be a finalist, they will be required to submit a video, not to exceed ten (10) minutes of classroom teaching, and attend interview sessions with the Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Selection Committee to be held in Oklahoma City.In addition, I understand that Oklahoma’s Teacher of the Year will also be Oklahoma’s Ambassador of Teaching. As Ambassador, the teacher will share his or her knowledge and resources with educators around the state.Finally, I understand that the State Legislature has funded the Oklahoma Ambassador of Teaching position to provide for a full-time certified teacher in the classroom of Oklahoma’s Teacher of the Year.