MAR-03-2011 8:54 NPS CURRICULUM DEPT NORWALK PUBLIC SCHOOLS CENTRAL OFFICE 125 Bast Avenue + PO. Box 6001 Norwalk, Connecticut 06852-6001 (203) 854-4000 203 854 4101 March 3, 2022 Re: Teacher of the Year Award From: Joan Glass, Norwalk Public Schools Central Office of Curriculum and Instruction Do you know a current Norwalk public school teacher that you'd like to recognize for extraordinary service? ‘Norwalk public school teachers, staff and parents may nominate a current Norwalk public school teacher as a candidate for that school’s 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year Award. Each school will select ‘one teacher from that pool of candidates to be considered for the Norwalk Public Schools Teacher of Year Award, and one candidate from the district pool will be considered for the Connecticut Teacher of the Year Award. Below are the criteria for nomination: -Extraordinary teaching or service to students (with appropriate teaching certification) for five years or more in Norwalk -Strong contributions to school improvement initiatives Excellent communication skills -Demonstrated commitment to professional growth (self and others) Contributions to community Expect to continue teaching in Norwalk for at least one additional year following selection. -Commit to completing all requirements for consideration as CT Teacher of the Year -Recommendation of the principal or director Deadline for nomination Is April 15", Please e-mail Joan Glass, Norwalk public schools Instructional Specialist, at glassi@norwalkps.org with questions or for a copy of the nomination form. Nominations should be submitted to school principals. Norwalk Public Schools Website: www.norwalk.k12,ct.us/ P.01/01 TOTAL P.01