Brenton S. Halsey Teaching Excellence Award
(for elementary teachers)
Every year, the Virginia Historical Society recognizes an outstanding teacher who teaches Virginia or American history in a Virginia public or private school. The individual selected this year will receive the 2013 Brenton S. Halsey Teaching Excellence Award, along with a $250 monetary prize. The Halsey Award alternates annually between elementary (k-5) and elementary teachers (6-12). Only elementary school teachers are eligible for the award this year.
The teacher receiving this award will be one who:
The teacher receiving this award will be one who:
• demonstrates an understanding of history and enthusiasm for the subject.
• fosters a spirit of inquiry and the development of critical thinking skills among students.
• uses innovative and creative teaching techniques and materials.
• promotes the use of new and innovative teaching techniques by colleagues.
• provides leadership in the field of K–12 history education.
How to nominate a teacher
Using the criteria listed above, submit the nomination form. Secure the
following supporting materials from your nominee and submit them to:
William B. Obrochta, Manager of Educational Services
Virginia Historical
Society
P.O. Box 7311, Richmond, VA 23221-0311
All materials must be received by June 1, 2013.
• the nominee's current teaching schedule and résumé or vita.
• two letters of recommendation, one of which must come from
the teacher's immediate supervisor. Letters of support should be no longer than 300 words and should
address the qualifications listed above.
• any other evidence, such as lesson plans, projects, or articles, that
demonstrate instructional excellence or otherwise support the teacher's application. Unfortunately, materials cannot be returned.
Previous Recipients
1997 David F. Riddick, Albemarle County Public Schools
1998 Linda K. Miller, Fairfax County Public Schools
1999 Wayne E. Boese, St. Christopher's School, Richmond
2000 Jetta Walls, Loudoun County Public Schools
Cynthia Smith, St. Gertrude High School, Richmond
2001 Eric D. Powell, Stafford County Public Schools
2002 Bobbie J. Johnson, Loudoun County Public Schools
2003 Richard Gillespie, Loudoun County Public Schools
2004 Cheryl Phillips, Prince William County Public Schools
2005 Sally Ryan Burgess, Henrico County Public Schools
2006 James Percoco, Fairfax County Public Schools
2007 Kristi Titus, Loudoun County Public Schools
2008 James E. Triesler, Chesterfield County Public Schools
2009 Lindsay Crump Porzio, Chesterfield County Public Schools
2010 Debra Velasco, Loudoun County Public Schools
2011 Margaret R. DeHart, Montgomery County
2012 Rebecca L. Donlon, Fairfax County
The completed nomination form and supporting materials must be received by May 31, 2013. Thank you for submitting a nomination for the Brenton S. Halsey Teaching Excellence Award. The Halsey Teaching Excellence Award will be chosen by a subcommittee of the VHS Teacher Advisory Board according to the criteria stated above. All decisions are final and within the discretion of the Virginia Historical Society and its representatives.
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