CT Teacher Of The Year

Nominations Close April 30

MERIDEN — Nominations for the Connecticut 2007-2008 Teacher of the Year award are being accepted through midnight on Wednesday, April 30. The award, which is being presented by Teachers’ Insurance Plan, includes $1,000 to the winning teacher and a $500 grant to that teacher’s school to use for school supplies, equipment, or enrichment programs. Presentation of awards for the 2007-08 school year will be in September.

Each state winner will also be eligible for the national award, which includes a special recognition and a $2,500 travel certificate.

Nomination forms are available online at teachers.com/toty.

In nominating a teacher, nominations must describe in 250 words or less why the teacher should be Teacher of the Year, including comments that relate to the nominee’s ability to motivate students, special talents, experience, and any awards and recognitions.

Nominations can be done online or mailed to the Teachers’ Insurance Plan office in Meriden, but it must be postmarked by April 30.