AGENCY OF EDUCATION:
VERMONT TEACHER OF THE YEAR AND
OTHER EDUCATOR/PROGRAM RECOGNITION AWARDS
(Updated 4/22/13)

This page contains Vermont Teacher of the Year and other educator awards as well as awards given in recognition of exceptional programs and activities taking place in Vermont's schools.

• Vermont Educators Talent Pool
• Vermont Teacher of the Year
• National Teacher of the Year
• Milken Educator Award
• Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
• Vermont School Wellness Awards Announced
• Other Recognition

The State of Vermont maintains a file of emerging classroom leaders that consists of a cadre of distinguished teachers and principals. These educators may be considered for membership on advisory boards and task forces, as well as candidates for special recognition programs. Your recommendations will identify educators who will be of great value to your community and state and who may also ultimately receive prestigious recognition. We ask that you keep this recommendation confidential and do not share it with the individual. Contact Angela Ross, Public Information Officer, at angela.ross@state.vt.us or (802) 828-3154 for more information. These nominations are accepted year round.

• Talent Pool Recommendation FormPDF
  The deadline for submitting a talent pool recommendation is June 17, 2013.
  

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States.

2013 Nominations for Grade 7-12 School Teachers
Anyone—principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public—may nominate exceptional math or science teachers teaching grades 7-12 for the 2013 award year.

Looking for more information? Contact Gail Hall or visit the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching website.

• Anne Thompson
  Cavendish Elementary School

View additional information about the award and/or submit a nomination form.

Most Improvement ($5,000)

• St. Johnsbury School

Elementary School

• Gold ($3,000) – Northwest Primary School (Rutland)
• Silver ($2,000) – St. Albans City School
• Bronze ($1,000) - JFK Elementary (Winooski)

Middle School

• Gold ($3,000) – Edmunds Middle School (Burlington)
• Silver ($2,000) – Coventry Village School
• Bronze ($1,000) – Milton Herrick Ave. School (Milton)

High School

• Gold ($3,000) – Twinfield Union School (Marshfield)
• Silver ($2,000) – Burlington High School
• Bronze ($1,000) – Montpelier High School

Real World Design Challenge 2012 Vermont Winners
Vermont’s State Champions in the Real World Design Challenge spent last weekend in Washington, D.C. competing against 28 other state teams for the National championship. The National challenge this year was to design an efficient, low-carbon-emission and environmentally friendly personal light sport aircraft. MACH 8, the state team from South Burlington High School, presented their design and technical documentation to a panel of judges representing government, industry, and higher education. While they did not take the final championship, the team finished strong and was very proud of their final design. Steve Barner, teacher and coach for MACH 8, provided substantial support for the team throughout the fall and winter.

The students, Neel Desai, Jonathan Girard, Austin Goddard, Neharika Khandavalli, Fathima Sameen, Vishnu Premsankar and Raihan Kabir gave an amazing presentation on their aviation design for a panel of judges on Saturday morning. In the end, Kansas was crowned the national champion. Please check out the Real World Design Challenge website for information on next years challenge.

2011 Fit and Healthy Kids School Wellness Award Recipients
These honors recognize schools whose policies and practices reflect a high priority on healthy outcomes for children and staff. Top scoring schools receive cash prizes to support school wellness activities and a banner recognizing their efforts.

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