How to Nominate a Candidate for The

How to Nominate a Candidate for the

Long Island Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame

Candidates can be nominated in any one of three ways:

1. By a colleague who has extensive knowledge of the candidate and who can complete the nomination form:

a. Download the nomination form from the website ncmta.net.

b. Complete the nomination form either electronically or hard copy.

c. Mail completed form to Mary Ann Mansfield at or by post to Mary Ann Mansfield, LIMEHOF Nominations Committee, 5 Birchwood Court, Suite 3C, Mineola, NY 11501.

2. The name of the candidate is suggested by a colleague or LIMEHOF committee member who does not have extensive knowledge of the candidate.

a. The nominator will complete the form as best he/she can. The narrative summary is required.

b. The candidate will be notified of his nomination and follow the procedure:

1. Download the nomination form from the website ncmta.net.

2. Complete the nomination form either electronically or hard copy. (INDEPENDENTLY, PARTS OF THE NOMINATION FORM WILL BE FORTHCOMING FROM THE NOMINATOR, SPECIFICALLY THE NARRATIVE SUMMARY.)

c. Both the candidate and the nominator mail completed forms to Mary Ann Mansfield at or by post to Mary Ann Mansfield, LIMEHOF Nominations Committee, 5 Birchwood Court, Suite 3C, Mineola, NY 11501.

3. By the candidate him/herself.

If an individual feels that he/she has the qualifications for nomination, but has been overlooked by the committee, he/she is invited to download and complete the nomination form. However, a supporting letter from a colleague in the mathematics community must accompany the nomination.

THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2013 INDUCTION CEREMONY IS

MARCH 1ST.

NOMINATION FORM

The Long Island Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame

Jointly sponsored by NCAMS, SCMTA, and NCMTA

Please record all information asked for. If a requested piece of information does not apply to you or the nominee, please write NA for NOT APPLICABLE. In the case of anominee who is deceased, please so indicate and give information on a family member who will be notified about disposition of the nomination.

INFORMATION ON NOMINEE (CANDIDATE FOR CONSIDERATION)

Name______

Home Address______

______

Email address: ______

Phone: (H) ______(C) ______

INFORMATION ON NOMINATOR (YOU, THE PERSON SUBMITTING NOMINATION)

Name______

Home Address______

______

Phone: (H) ______(C) ______

School District/College/University______

Organizational Affiliation______

e-mail address______

Criteria #1: Candidate is/was an asset to a school or school system in regard to mathematics education.

Has the teacher received award(s) and/or accolades as a teacher by the school, teachers and/or students? Please elaborate.

What school wide curriculum in mathematics has the candidate written?

In what way(s) has he/she introduced or modified new teaching and learning programs?

What workshops and other educational programs for teachers and students within the school district has the candidate presented?

Has she/he mentored new teachers?

Criteria #2: Candidate is involved locally, statewide, regionally and nationally.

Please state the involvement of the candidate on each of the four levels.

Locally:

Statewide:

Regionally:

Nationally:

Criteria #3: Candidate has introduced or modified new teaching or learning programs.

What new teaching and learning programs has the candidate introduced or modified

Within the school/school district?

Countywide?

Statewide?

Regionally?

Nationally?

Criteria #4: Candidate has presented workshops, courses, or other educational opportunities and/or published materials of value for mathematics education.

Please list the workshops, lectures or courses that the candidate has presented. Indicate whether the presentations were for teachers or students, within the school district or countywide, statewide, regionally or nationally.

In what capacity has the candidate published? (Please be specific.)

Reviewer for textbook

Authored math journal article

Author of workbook materials

Author of textbook

Author of multiple textbooks

Criteria #5: The candidate has provided services to professional organizations.

In what capacity did the candidate serve a professional organization? (Please state the professional organization in which the service was rendered.)

Chair of a committee or activity:

Member of the Executive Board:

Elected Officer:

Criteria #6: Candidate demonstrates continual professional growth.

How has the candidate kept current with the changes in the mathematics profession?

Criteria #7: Candidate is recognized as a leader in mathematics education.

In what way(s) has your candidate been recognized as a leader?

Criteria #8: There is evidence of long-term impact on students and/or teachers by the candidate.

Are there any testimonials to your candidate on record?

Criteria #9: Candidate has been recognized for contributions to mathematics education.

In what ways has your candidate been recognized for his/her contributions?

Please attach a summary, in brief narrative form, of how you know the candidate. Feel free to address other qualifications not specifically mentioned in the previous criteria that led you to nominate her/him.

All materials should be mailed to

Mary Ann Mansfield

LIMEHOF Chairperson, Nominations Committee

5 Birchwood Ct, Suite 3C

Mineola, NY 11501

OR electronically to with a subject line “LIMEHOF nomination.”

Should you need to reach me by phone:

(H) 516-741-1443

RUBRIC FOR SCORING THE CANDIDACY OF THE LONG ISLAND MATHEMATICS EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME

Name of Candidate:

Rating: 1 Fair 2 Good 3 Very Good 4 Excellent 5 Outstanding

CRITERIA / RATING / COMMENTS
Asset to a school and/or school system
Involvement locally, statewide, regionally and nationally
Introduction or modification of new teaching or learning programs
Presentation of workshops, courses, or other educational opportunitiesand/orpublication of materials of value for mathematics education
Providing services to professional organizations
Demonstration of continual professional growth
Demonstration of effective leadership in mathematics education
Evidence of long term impact on students and/or teachers
Recognition for contributions to mathematics education

Total Score: ______