Webster Teachers Association (WTA) and The

Oak Tree Teacher Recognition Program

Co-sponsored by the

Webster Teachers Association (WTA) and the

Webster Central Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Please consider nominating a Webster Central Schools teacher for the Oak Tree Award. This recognition program is Co-sponsored by the Webster Teachers’ Association (WTA) and the Webster Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA). This annual award is designed to recognize teacher excellence in Webster Central Schools at both the elementary and secondary levels. Any Webster resident or district employee, from current or former students, students’ parents, to teaching or administrative colleagues, may nominate teachers for the Elementary and Secondary Teacher of the Year, Oak Tree Awards.

Award nominees must meet the following criteria:

~ currently teaching in a full-time position in Webster Central Schools

~ have a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in Webster Central Schools

~ plan to continue to teach the next school year in, or retire from Webster Central Schools

~ be a member of both the Webster Central PTSA and the Webster Teachers’ Association

Teacher nominees who meet these criteria will receive an Oak Tree Award application in order to complete the application process.

Teacher’s Full Name:School:

Grade Level/Subject Area:

Nominator’s Name: Phone Number:

Address:City/State/Zip Code:

Connection to teacher:

Student

Former Student

Student’s Parent

Teacher/Staff Member

Administrator

Shared Decision Making Team Member

Other:______

Important: Describe how you believe that this teacher has demonstrated expertise in the subject matter, connects well with students, engages students using a variety of teaching methods and strategies, and/or incorporates a variety of teaching approaches to best benefit all learners. Elaborate on special talents or commitments of this teacher, including extracurricular or school community endeavors. How has this teacher touched your life or the lives of his or her students? Please include your typed narrative with this form.

Nominations must be postmarked or e-mailed by Friday, December13th, 2013.

Mail to: Wendy Sardella, Oak Tree Award Coordinator

Spry Middle School

119 South Avenue

Webster, NY14580

*Teacher Unit members include: K-12 Teachers, School Counselors, Librarian/Media Specialists, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, Speech and Language Teachers, Occupational and Physical Therapists