The Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year Award
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| The 2008 Teacher of the Year, Jennifer Hill, with the Director of Mount Vernon, Jim Rees. |
The home of George Washington is looking for teachers in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. who bring creativity and passion to their teaching, generate a love of learning, and deepen their students' understanding and appreciation of history. The Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year will receive a $5,000 cash award, an all expenses-paid field trip to Mount Vernon for his or her students, as well as the opportunity to participate in the 2010 week-long residential George Washington Teachers' Institute. Two runner-ups will receive a $500 cash award and an all expenses-paid field trip to Mount Vernon.
Selection Criteria
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Full-time teachers, with at least two years of experience, who teach American History at the elementary, middle, or high school level.
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Creativity and accuracy in lesson development and classroom teaching.
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Ability to integrate primary documents and material culture into the study of history.
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Dedication to improving their students' understanding of historical content as well as fostering their knowledge of the importance of the study of history.
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Ability to cultivate in their students an abiding interest in and passion for the study of history.
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Residence in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.
Application Procedure:
Please send a resume, a letter of support from a principal or county superintendent, a letter of support from a colleague or deparment chair, a brief essay (two pages maximum) describing your approach to teaching history, and a sample lesson plan or student project that highlights your use of primary documents and/or material culture in the classroom.
Please submit applications via fax, 703-799-5212, email, education@mountvernon.org, or mail to: Education Department, Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, P.O. Box 110 Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Application Deadline: May 29, 2009
The Mount Vernon History Teacher of the Year Award will be presented in July 2009 at the George Washington Teachers' Institute to be followed by a reception on the Piazza of Mount Vernon. This award is supported by a generous endowment established by the Robertson Foundation. For further information, please email education@mountvernon.org