Technology Teacher of the Year

Nominate a teacher for the 2009 Technology Teacher of the Year! This award acknowledges the outstanding efforts of a classroom teacher who uses curriculum-centered, standards-based practices for integrating technology into his/her classroom, participates in ongoing technology-related, high-quality professional development opportunities and is an active contributor to a technology-related community of practice.

Who is eligible?

The 2009 Ohio Technology Teacher of the Year Award is open to any P-12 teacher who works in an Ohio public or private school district. A superintendent, school administrator, technology coordinator, technology committee or other appropriate personnel can submit a nomination for the 2009 Ohio Technology Teacher of the Year. Nominations may be self-submitted.

What do the finalists and the winner receive?

All finalists will be honored during the 2009 Educational Technology Conference, February 2, 3 and 4 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Each finalist will receive complimentary full-Conference registration and meal tickets. The 2009 Technology Teacher of the Year will receive complimentary full-Conference registration and meal tickets, stipend, lodging for two nights, an award plaque, and a monetary award to be used toward the purchase of technology for use in the classroom or school district.

What are the deadlines?

Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, October 15, 2008. All nominations marked "complete" will be reviewed and scored. Finalists, winners and their nominators will be notified by December of their status.

How do I nominate someone?

Proposals must be submitted via Hall Pass. The nomination link will go live in August.