2024 Teacher of the Year Award Application

Thank you for your interest in the AACT Teacher of the Year Award!

This year, there are two AACT Teacher of the Year Awards:

The AACT K–8 Science Teacher of the Year
The AACT High School Chemistry Teacher of the Year

Each winner will win a $1,000 cash prize and a free AACT membership renewal.

The application for the AACT Teacher of the Year consists of three parts:

A completed application questionnaire
A letter of support written by a non-family member that should provide evidence of effective teaching and learning, impact on colleagues, and active involvement in the teaching profession (more details below)
A brief resume or curriculum vitae that is not more than two pages long and highlights the last five (5) years of your teaching career

AACT Teachers of the Year will be chosen primarily based on two criteria of approximately equal value:

Excellence in chemistry teaching and innovation
Outstanding contributions to chemistry teaching through AACT

Excellence in chemistry teaching and innovation	Outstanding contributions to chemistry teaching through AACT
Defining attributes include: Innovative and effective chemistry teaching Inspiring and challenging students Positive contributions to the teaching profession outside of AACT	Defining attributes include: Participation in AACT activities Contributions to AACT materials and offerings Quality of contributions to AACT, including impact on students and colleagues. Promotion of AACT to colleagues.

All nominees must be AACT members to be considered for the award. Individuals currently serving in elected or appointed positions (AACT Governing Board, AACT Committees, etc.) are ineligible to apply. You must be an AACT member in good standing to be considered for this award. Members who have won the award in the past five years are not eligible. Winners will be selected by the AACT Nominating & Awards Committee.

Applications close May 3, 2024.

About You

Name *

Email Address *

Verify Email Address *

Home Street Address *

Home Address Line 2

City *

State *

Zip Code *

About Your School

School Name *

School Address *

School Address 2 *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

What grade(s) do you teach? Select all that apply. *

What subject(s) do you teach? Select all that apply. *

How many years of teaching experience do you have? *

Which award are you applying for? *

K–8 Science Teacher of the Year

High School Chemistry Teacher of the Year

Are you a member of AACT? (You are required to be an AACT member in order to be considered for the Award). *

Yes

What is your preferred method of communication? *

Please enter your preferred email address or phone number below. *

Application Questionnaire

I. Excellence in Chemistry Teaching and Innovation

Describe your philosophy of teaching—what pedagogies do you use, and what are your goals for students? How have your best practices changed and evolved to stay relevant in a constantly changing educational environment?" *

0/500 words

Describe your innovative teaching and learning techniques, especially the ones you use in your classroom. Please provide specific examples and evidence. Some of these should describe hands-on activities and laboratories. *

0/500 words

In what ways have you contributed to the chemistry teaching profession and how have you influenced others in your area when it comes to STEM education? Examples might include (but are not limited to) impact due to local, regional or national conference presentations, leading webinars, participating in ACS local section activities, leadership in national science organizations, involvement in Science Coaches or Project SEED, mentoring new chemistry teachers, or attending science conferences. *

0/500 words

II. Outstanding Contributions to Chemistry Teaching Through AACT

In what ways have you contributed to AACT? Examples include (but are not limited to) submitting activities to the website, writing for Chemistry Solutions, serving on a committee or as a Regional Representative and sharing AACT resources with colleagues. *

0/500 words

How has your involvement in AACT impacted your students? Please provide specific examples and evidence. *

0/500 words

How has your involvement in AACT impacted your colleagues? Please provide specific examples and evidence. *

0/500 words

How has your involvement in AACT impacted you as a professional educator? Please provide specific examples and evidence. *

0/500 words

Give an example of how your involvement in AACT has had a positive impact on your students or colleagues. *

0/500 words

Letter of Support

A letter of support must accompany this application in order to be considered for the AACT Chemistry Teacher of the Year Award.

The letter of support must be written by a non-family member and include the following information:

Name of Nominee
Name of Reference
Email of Reference
How long the nominee and reference have known each other
In what capacity do you know the nominee?
How has the nominee's involvement in AACT impacted the nominee's students, colleagues, or the nominee as a professional (e.g. classroom innovation, etc.)

Attach the letter here. If you're having trouble attaching the file, please email it directly to aact@acs.org before the deadline. *

Resume or CV

Please attach a brief resume or curriculum vitae not more than two pages in length that highlights the last five years of your teaching career.

Attach your resume or CV here. If you're having trouble attaching the file, please email it directly to aact@acs.org before the deadline. *

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5th Grade	6th Grade	7th Grade	8th Grade	9th Grade
10th Grade	11th Grade	12th Grade

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