The High School Teacher Award is given annually to an individual who demonstrates excellence in teaching chemistry at a high school within the Southeastern Region.
Deadline for nominations is August 20, 2011.
To recognize an outstanding high school teacher, follow these simple steps:
- Read the Excellence in High School Teaching Award Announcement.
- Complete the Teacher Nomination Form.
- E-mail your nominee and ask them to complete the Teacher Statement Form.
- Submit two recommendation using the Teacher Reference Form.
All documents should be submitted electronically to Dorothy Eseonu at sermacs2011honor@aol.com.
Rules of Eligibility
Any individual, except a member of the award selection committee or currently enrolled student of the nominee, may submit one nomination or support form in any given year. Local Sections within the Southeast Region are especially encouraged to submit nominations for the award. The nominee must be actively engaged in the teaching of chemistry or a chemical science in a high school (grades 9-12) on at least a half-time basis. The nomination should clearly demonstrate as many of the following attributes as possible:
- The quality of the nominee’s teaching; unusually effective methods of presentation should be emphasized;
- The nominee’s ability to challenge and inspire students;
- Extracurricular work in chemistry or a chemical science by the nominee, including science fairs, science clubs, and activities that stimulate the interest of young people in chemistry and related sciences;
- A willingness to keep up-to-date in the field, as evidenced by the pursuit of a higher degree in chemistry or a chemical science, enrollment in refresher courses and summer institutes, regular attendance at scientific meetings, membership in professional organizations, and other means of self-improvement;
- Evidence of leadership and/or active involvement within the profession.
