2020 Nevada Teacher of the Year

Nevada State Board of Education October 10, 2019 Agenda Item #6

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Application Process • Self Nominations and Peer Nominations • Applications available on NDE Teacher of the

Year website: – Submitted electronically – Applications due June 17, 2019

• 38 Nominations • 11 Applications

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Selection Process

• Committee of six (6) previous NV Teacher of the Year recipients individually reviewed applications. • Rubric aligned with Council of Chief State School Officers

(CCSSO) National Expectations

• Phone Screenings and Panel Interviews conducted. • Five candidates receiving the highest scores were

submitted to Superintendent Ebert. • Superintendent Ebert selected 2020 NV Teacher of

the Year.

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State Level Opportunities and Events • Serve as the Teacher Leader in Residence with

the Department • Participate in the NDE Powered By Teach to

Lead Nevada • Co-Facilitate the Superintendent’s Teacher

Advisory Cabinet • Attend the NNSTOY Annual Conference

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National Level Opportunities and Events

• The Teacher of the Year participates in various national programs/events such as: – The Teacher of the Year Induction Program – The White House Presidential Ceremony – The Education Commission of the States Forum on

Education – International Space Camp – College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard

for Teachers

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Thank You Our selection and interview team

• Richard Knoeppel • Pilar Biller • Pamela Ertel • John Tierney • Ian Salzman • LeAnn Morris • Pat Rowe • Alberto Quintero • Silvana Gorton • Kristin Withey • Will Killins • Tina Winquist • Jaynie Malorni • Jeffery Briske • Allison Warren

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The sponsors of the TOY Program • Cappriotti’s • Firestone • Men’s Wearhouse • Las Vegas Convention and

Visitors Authority

Jeanine Roser

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Kathy Durham

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Patricia Martin

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Nicolas Jacques

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Gail Hudson

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National Teacher of the Year • Mrs. Hudson will automatically represent the State of NV as

a CCSSO 2020 National Teacher of the Year candidate.

• CCSSO’s National Teacher of the Year is selected by a review board, who looks for a teacher that will: – inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn – have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and

colleagues – play an active and useful role in the community as well as in the

school – be poised, articulate, and possess the energy to withstand a

taxing schedule

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Good Luck Mrs. Hudson!

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