Hilton teachers who have completed at least five years of service in the district are eligible to be nominated for Teacher of the Year. Members of the Hilton learning community are encouraged to nominate a deserving teacher based on their performance in the following areas:

1. The candidate’s professional knowledge exhibited in the subject areas taught.

2. The candidate’s professional ability to affect and effect a positive learning difference with the students they encounter.

3. The candidate’s professional ability to work with colleagues and parents.

4. The candidate’s personal commitment to their profession that endures beyond the minimum teaching day.

5. The candidate is a current member of the Teachers’ Union - HCSTA.

The order listed above is not indicative of its importance; each category is of equal value to the Hilton Learning Community.

Candidates are represented by their nominator at a meeting in May, during which they present evidence of the above qualifications to the District Committee. Presenters may use oral presentations, a collection of letters/documents, prepare a video, etc. to inform the panel of their nominee’s accomplishments. After listening to presentations, individuals on the selection panel then score and rank the candidates, arriving at a final decision which is revealed on Opening Day of the following school year.

Nominations are due Friday, March 22, 2024. For further information, please contact Teacher of the Year Chairperson Sonja Volkmar at Northwood Elementary School, 433 North Greece Rd., Hilton, NY 14468; (585) 392-1000, ext. 4337.