TEACHER OF THE YEAR | SUMMER SEMINARS | HUMANITIES IN THE HALLWAYS

2011 NJCH

Teacher of the Year Award

Ellen Cahill, a kindergarten teacher at Bradford Elementary School, has been named the 2011 NJCH Teacher of the Year. Ellen has demonstrated a deep commitment to using the humanities to encourage her five- and six-year old students to explore humanities concepts from multiple perspectives and to take ownership of their own learning at such a young age.

Is there a humanities teacher in your school who deserves
statewide recognition?

Download the application here!
(Applications must come from nominated teacher's principal)

For the past fifteen years, the New Jersey Council for the Humanities has recognized the best of our state’s K-12 public school teachers and their outstanding achievements in teaching the humanities to our young people. This year, we once again invite nominations for the NJCH Teacher of the Year Award.

What kind of teacher are we looking for?

An elementary, middle school or high school teacher who understands the complexity, value and richness of the humanities, including such subjects as history, literature and language arts, the theory and history of the arts, comparative religion, world cultures and ethics. Teachers who explore these subjects with their students often use an interdisciplinary approach. Such teachers are creative and help others to see new perspectives. They frequently serve as role models for other teachers. They are, simply, the best of teachers.

The Teacher of the Year receives a $500 prize; his or her school receives $500 for the purchase of humanities resources that are chosen by the Teacher of the Year.

We encourage your participation in the Teacher of the Year awards program!

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