Enterprising Teacher of the Year

2012 Enterprising Teacher of the Year Award

Are you, or do you know, an outstanding teacher of economics or financial literacy? Colorado Council on Economic Education is accepting nominations for exemplary teachers of these academic disciplines (as well as those who integrate these disciplines into other subjects) for its 25th annual Enterprising Teacher of the Year Award. Accompanying the recognition is a $2,000 award, provided by generous support from Wells Fargo. Nominees are judged by an impartial panel made up of CCEE Board members using the following criteria: 1) a keen interest in and knowledge of these academic disciplines; 2) a personal commitment to acquire the best pedagogical methods in teaching these disciplines; 3) a demonstration of using the resources of CCEE and CEE; 4) an ability to inspire student appreciation for and interest in these disciplines; 5) promotion of these academic disciplines beyond the classroom walls.

The judging questions appear below. You can submit your responses online from this site or send them electronically (as an attachment) to Marc A. Johnson at mjohnson@ccee.net. Student testimonials are optional. You can find sample applications from previous winners at this website.

If you are selected as the award recipient you will be expected to be present on Friday, April 13, 2012, at the 25th annual Colorado Council for the Social Studies Conference. You will be honored in front of the state social studies community at that time.

Deadline for nominations is February 15, 2012

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Judging Questions:

How has the applicant exhibited a personal passion for the academic disciplines of economics and/or financial literacy?
How has the applicant demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the best pedagogical practices in economic education and/or promoting financial literacy?
How has the applicant utilized the resources of the Colorado Council for Economic Education (CCEE) and the Council for Economic Education (the national CEE)?
How successful has the applicant been in inspiring an appreciation for and interest in economics and/or financial literacy with his/her students?
How has the applicant promoted economic education and/or financial literacy beyond her/his classroom? (school, district, community)

Sample Applications:

Eligibility:

Active Colorado K-12 teacher or administrator/coordinator
Previous non-winning nominees
Previous winners prior to 2000

Questions:
Please contact Colorado Council for Economic Education at 303-752-2323 with any questions.

Past Enterprising Teacher of the Year Winners:

2011 Winner - Michael Paige, Cheyenne Mountain High School Cheyenne Mountain School District
2010 Winner - Terence Miller, Cherokee Trail High School, Cherry Creek School District
2009 Winner - Sara Shackett, Lakewood High School, Jefferson Country School District
2008 Winner - Richard Trinkner, Boulder High School, Boulder Valley School District
2007 Winner - Donna Ecks, Doherty High School, Colorado Springs #11 School District
2006 Winner - Gerard (Jerry) Rouse, Thunder Ridge High School, Douglas County District
2005 Winner - Tracey Boychuk, Pomona High School, Jefferson County School District
2004 Winner - Suzanne deLemos, Northglenn High School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
2003 Winner - Lisa Vogt, Thunder Ridge High School, Douglas County District
2002 Winner - Curt Smith, Liberty High School, Air Academy School District
2001 Winner - Kendra Cheese, Lakewood High School, Jefferson County School District
2000 Winner - Marc Johnson, Smoky Hill High School, Cherry Creek School District
1999 Winner - Rex Duncan, Grand Junction High School, Mesa County School District
1998 Winner - Jim Astle, Evergreen High School, Jefferson County School District
1997 Winner - Francisco Garcia, Standley Lake High School, Jefferson County School District
1996 Winner - Donald Benavidez, Pueblo School of Arts and Sciences, Pueblo School District
1995 Winner - Elizabeth Stansberry, Denver Public Schools
1994 Winner - Dorsee Johnson-Tucker, Lakewood High School, Jefferson County School District
1993 Winner - Bill Achbach, George Washington High School, Denver Public Schools
1992 Winner - Sue Badgett, Air Academy High School, Air Academy School District
1991 Winner - Kathy Ratte', Jefferson County School District
1990 Winner - Jay Grenawalt, George Washington High School, Denver Public Schools
1989 Winner - Candace Allen, formerly of the Pueblo School District
1988 Winner - Phyllis Bye, Heatherwood Elementary School, Boulder Valley School District