Olive Foster Outstanding Teacher Award

Nominations may be made by any group or person and should be accompanied by the following information:

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• Nominee’s name and address

• Nominee’s subject and grade level

• Nominator’s name and contact information

• The school where the teacher is employed

• Contact information for the school’s principal

• Nominee’s educational background

• Nominee’s professional experience

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• A narrative description of the nominee’s outstanding classroom accomplishments. This should include specific history units taught by the nominee and information about the involvement of local museums, historical societies, or other local history organizations. Digital supporting documentation (e.g., YouTube videos of the teacher teaching, students’ projects, etc.) will also be accepted. Commentary on the results or impact of the programs and how they were developed may be included. Other awards won by the nominee or nominee’s students should also be included.

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• Letter of support or recommendation.​