The John H. Stedman Passion
for the Social Studies Teaching Award
The John H. Stedman Passion for the Social Studies Teaching Award is an annual award given by the Connecticut Council for the Social Studies (CCSS) in honor of the late John H. Stedman, a long-time member of CCSS, a distinguished teacher, and an all around great human-being. John is remembered by his students, colleagues, and friends as a person with incredible talent, humor, and an unsurpassed passion for teaching not only social studies, but life’s lessons. It is with these traits in mind that CCSS invites nominations for a teaching award in honor of John. This award is special in that nominations may come only from students.
The guidelines are as follows:
Nominations are for social studies teachers, grades 6-12.
Nominations may come from individual students or groups of students.
Students must fill out a nomination form and include a one-page letter explaining why they believe their social studies teacher is deserving of the John Stedman Award. (If a group of students is joining together for a nomination, each may write a one-page supporting letter. Letters that are more than one-page will not be considered.)
The Award will be determined based solely on letters from students, so write well and convince CCSS that your teacher is someone special in the classroom and out.
Nominations are open from March through May 1.
The Award will be announced in early May and the winner honored at the CCSS annual dinner in May.
Nomination forms are available on the CCSS website:
Please email or mail nominations and letters of support to:
Jamie Teplica
Social Studies Intern
Connecticut Department of Education
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford Connecticut 06106
Principal: Please forward to Social Studies Department HeadThe John H. Stedman Passion
for the Social Studies Teaching Award
Nomination Form
Teacher’s Name:______
Class or Classes for which the Teacher is being nominated:
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Student’s Name:______
School Name: ______
Principal’s Name:______
School Address: ______
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School Phone Number: ______
(To Students: Please attach a one-page letter of support to this nomination form. Nominations will be considered only between March 1st and May 1st.)
Please email or mail nominations and letters of support to:
Jamie Teplica
Social Studies Intern
Connecticut Department of Education
165 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
If you have questions about the award contact Stephen Armstrong, state social studies consultant, at .