Educator of the YearUtah State Head Start Association State Awards

Sponsored by UHSA

Award

The Educator of Year will berecognized at the Utah HeadStart Association 2011 - 2012conference which will be heldNovember 2, 2012 in Sandy. UT.Award Criteria

Note: Failure to meet any of thecriteria below will result inautomatic elimination.1. Applicant must serve as an instructorin a Head Start or Early Head StartProgram providing services to childrenwho live in Utah. This includesclassroom teachers, teacher'sassistants, and home visitors.2. The local program must be a currentmember ofUHSA.3. Applicant must be a programemployee for at least two years.4. Applicant must have at least a CDAor an equivalent credential that hasbeen recognized by OHS.

Requirements

1. Include a one-page, double space,typed essay outlining your philosophyof educating young children.2. Include a recommendation letterfrom a co-worker or your directsupervisor. Letter may be handwrittenbut can not be more than one page3. Include a letter of support from afamily you work/have worked with.Letter maybe handwritten but cannot bemore than one page.

Ranking

Applications will be ranked on thefollowing:40 points- Essay- Educational Philosophy30 points- Letter from coworker or supervisor30 points- Letter from family you are working with/have worked with.

Applications are due to your local Head Start program by _______________

Winners from each program will be forwarded to the Utah Head Start Association by May 25.

___________________________________ ______________________________Name of Nominee Nominee's Email

___________________________________ ______________________________ Nominee's Address Nominee's Phone Number

___________________________________ ______________________________Nominee's City and Zip Code Head Start Grantee Name

___________________________________ Signature of NomineeMy signature above allows the Utah Head Start Associationto disclose information from this application at the UHSA Conference