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September 21, 2009
Hilton Teacher of the Year 2009-10 is
Northwood's Cheryl Lee
The Hilton Central Schools Teachers
Association [HCSTA] 2009-10 selection of the Hilton Teacher
of the Year was presented on September 8, 2009 at the annual
staff convocation at Hilton High School. This year's
honoree is Northwood Elementary School fifth grade teacher
Cheryl Lee, who is described as "a master teacher and a
person who has made a difference in the lives of colleagues
and students. . . . a dynamic and masterful teacher . . .
strong advocate for the needs of children." Nominees
are screened by the HCSTA Teacher of the Year committee
chaired by Merton Williams Middle School teacher Hope
Randolph. Letters of recommendation are collected from
colleagues, parents and students. The finalists for the
award this year were: Amber Adams, VE; Angela Bocuzzi-Reichert,
MW; Charlene Davis, MW; Lorie Donovan, VE; Julie Fiege, NW;
Andrea Moore, Quest; and John Weingart, Quest.
Nominees must have more than five years
of exceptional service to the District, active involvement
in the Hilton community, and having made a substantial
impact on the lives of their students and colleagues
according to teacher Kathleen Kehoe who chairs the
Teacher-of-the-Year committee. If you are interested in
nominating a Hilton teacher who "exemplifies the best in
teaching and learning," please write a letter describing why
you think your nominee deserves this award.
NOMINATING FORM
Candidates are represented by their
nominator[s] at a meeting in the spring during which they
present a case for the candidate. Each year our panel hears
testimony, reads letters and documents, and listens to tapes
as the individual or group validating a particular candidate
heightens the panel’s awareness of the accomplishments of
their nominee. Candidates are selected on their past and
current performance in the following areas listed below.
The degree to which each has exemplified these
characteristics is also taken into account. The order
listed below is not indicative of its importance; each
category is of equal value to the Hilton Learning
Community. Please remember that every candidate must have
completed five years of service to the district.
CRITERIA & SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates are judged on their past and current performance
in the four areas and information for your candidate should
document the following:
- The candidate’s professional knowledge exhibited in the
subject areas taught.
- The candidate’s professional ability to affect a
positive learning difference with the students he or she
encounters.
- The candidate’s professional ability to work with
colleagues and parents.
- The candidates commitment to his/her profession that
endures beyond the minimum teaching day.
The degree to which each has
exemplified these characteristics is also taken into
account. The order listed below is not indicative of its
importance; each category is of equal value to the Hilton
Learning Community. Please remember that every candidate
must have completed five years of service to the district
and is a current member of the Hilton Central Schools
Teachers Association [HCSTA]. Candidates are represented by
their nominator[s] at a meeting in May during which they
present a case for the candidate. Each year our panel hears
testimony, reads letters and documents and /or listens to
tapes of the accomplishments of their nominee. With
all of these taken into consideration, individuals on the
selection panel then score and rank the candidates. With all of these taken into
consideration, individuals on the selection panel then
holistically score and rank the candidates.
Please send nominating letters to:
Hope Randolph
Merton Williams Middle School, 200 School Lane, Hilton, NY
14468. Questions: 585-392-1000 ext. 3201.
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2008-09 Teacher of the
Year - Quest Elementary School Teacher Nancy Johnstone
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2007-08 Teacher of the Year - Village Elementary School
Teacher Charles Palella
2006-07 Teacher of the Year - Hilton High School Teacher Linda Bohrer
2005-06 Teacher of the Year - Village Elementary School
Teacher Ed Donnelly
2004-05 Teacher of Year - Merton Williams Middle School
Marcia Sheremeta
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