Idaho Teacher of The Year Program
The Idaho Teacher of the Year Program, which began in 1959, is one of the most prestigious honors in the state for teachers. The program focuses public attention on excellence in teaching that has a real impact on the students of Idaho.
The Idaho Teacher of the Year is chosen from among the districts' nominees by a selection committee representing the state education leaders and lawmakers. Each school district and charter school may nominate one teacher. School districts should submit the nominations to the State Department of Education before the end of the school year.
The Idaho Teacher of the Year also becomes a nominee for the National Teacher of the Year, a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers that is sponsored by Scholastic Inc.
2008 Idaho Teacher of The Year: Carol Scholz
Biography
Carol Scholz, an elementary school teacher at Idaho Arts Charter School in Nampa, was named the 2008 Idaho Teacher of the Year in a surprise assembly at her school in November.
Scholz has more than 23 years of experience as an elementary and special education teacher. She goes above and beyond every day to find creative and innovative ways to help her students achieve success.
As the Idaho Teacher of the Year, Scholz receives:
- $1,000 from the State Department of Education,
- $16,000 in technology equipment, software and training donated from the SMARTer Kids Foundation,
- An HP notebook computer valued at $2,500 donated by Hewlett-Packard and Intermountain Technology Group in Boise.
Scholz is now Idaho's nominee for the National Teacher of the Year award, which will be announced in March. Scholz, along with all state Teachers of the Year, is invited to attend Recognition Week activities in April in Washington, D.C., and is invited to attend International Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. in July.
Documents
Teacher of the Year Application Guide and add the following text: (Deadline to submit applications to the state is September 30, 2008)
Teacher of the Year Application Form- Teacher of the Year Cover Page and Back Page
(Please note: The National Teacher of the Year application is the same as the state application form. Applications are due to the state by September 30, 2008.)
Past Winners
- 2007 - Mike Clabby, Lake City High School, Coeur d'Alene
- 2006 - Mr. John "Mick" Sharkey, Parma High School, Parma
- 2005 - Mrs. Paula Conley, Canfield Middle School, Coeur d' Alene
- 2004 - Mrs. Tina Roehr, Meridian Academy, Meridian
- 2003 - Mrs. Patti Perry, Skyway Elementary School, Coeur d' Alene
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