SHAPES Award

WHEN?

Nomination deadline: February 25, 2008

WHAT?

We ask each elementary school to nominate one teacher. Individual teacher nominations will also be accepted.

The SHAPES Awards are given to:

1. one teacher
2. one site-based administrator or district personnel
3. one school, and
4. one community leader/business

...who have demonstrated their commitment to mathematics education in Hillsborough County.

NOMINATION CONSIDERATIONS:

TEACHERS:

1. SERVICE -- The nominee has made a contribution to the support and/or development of an effective mathematics program at a school site.
2. HOLISM -- The nominee views a child’s learning of mathematics as a necessity for the child’s future success in life.
3. AWARENESS -- The nominee has knowledge of national, state, and local mathematics standards.
4. PARTICIPATION -- The nominee is involved in home, school, and/or community activities related to mathematics.
5. ENTHUSIASM -- The nominee demonstrates a wholehearted dedication to promoting a positive attitude toward mathematics.
6. SUCCESS -- The nominee has been involved in activities which have had an impact on the teaching and/or learning of mathematics (grants, partnerships, pilot programs, teacher training, awards, etc.).

ADMINISTRATORS/DISTRICT-LEVEL PERSONNEL:

All nominated administrators/district level personnel will be considered based upon their ability to foster the learning of mathematics, and their commitment to and/or involvement in mathematics education.

SCHOOLS:

All nominated schools will be considered based upon the level of involvement in mathematics at their school site and in the community at large.

COMMUNITY/BUSINESS (Individual or Organization):

All nominees in this category will be considered based upon the level of involvement and success the community/business leader has contributed to mathematics in a school or in the district.

DATES:

• Nomination forms are due by March 3, 2008.
• Nominees and finalists will be notified during the week of March 31, 2008.
• Six teacher finalists will be invited to the May HCEMC dinner meeting (date to be announced) where the winner will be announced.

AWARDS:

• All teacher finalists will receive a complimentary meal and other mementos.
• The teacher winner will receive a $250 cash award.
• The administrator winner will receive a $100 cash award.
• The winning school will receive a gift certificate for purchasing math resources.
• All other SHAPES awards will also be presented during the May dinner meeting (date to be announced).