Jewell 2009 Teaching Excellence Awards

BROUGHTON SEEKS NOMINEES FOR THE  RICHARD M. JEWELL 2009 TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

We are excited to announce nominations are currently being sought for the 2009 Richard M. Jewell Teaching Excellence Awards. These Awards are designed to promote, recognize and retain excellence in teaching at Broughton High School and are presented to Broughton faculty members, including counselors and media specialists, who exemplify the highest caliber of the teaching profession. The Needham B. Broughton Capital Foundation administers the Jewell Awards selection process. Two to four awards will be presented in 2009 with a monetary value between $1000 and $2500 each as determined by the selection committee and growth of the endowment monies. All nominations are due to the Broughton office by February 4 at 5:00 p.m.

You may CLICK HERE for the 2009 brochure.

NOMINATION CRITERIA:
• Nominees must have been a part of the Broughton faculty for a minimum of three years.
• Teachers, counselors and media specialists are eligible.
• Principals and assistants principals are not eligible.
• Any teacher currently holding a Jewell Teaching Excellence Award or Jenrette Award is not eligible. However, if a teacher is awarded a Jewell Award, he/she may receive the Jenrette Award the following year.

NOMINATION PROCEDURES:
• Nominations may be made by current and former Broughton High School students, parents, faculty, staff; or individuals may self-nominate.
• An individual may submit more than one nomination.
• Nominations are made by filling out a nomination form which can be found in the Broughton office or may be downloaded by CLICKING HERE.
• Nominations are due to the Broughton office / Mike Ludwick by Wednesday Feb. 4 at 5:00 p.m. or may be emailed to Lucinda Davis at richard.jewell.award@gmail.com.
• Each nominee will be notified of his/her nomination and the name of the nominator.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
• All nominees will be asked to contact Lucinda Davis of the Broughton Capital Foundation at richard.jewell.award@gmail.com with their intent to accept the nomination.
• The 2009 Jewell Teaching Excellence Awards Application will be available on the Broughton Capital Foundation page on Broughton's website: http://broughton.wcpss.net.
• Applications should be completed and submitted online or mailed to:

2009 Richard M. Jewell Award Selection Committee
c/o Broughton High School / Mike Ludwick
723 St. Mary's Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27605

• Applications are due to the Broughton office by Friday, Feb. 20, at 5:00 p.m.
• Semi-finalists will be chosen and contacted for observation by the selection committee during the month of March.
• Recipients of the Jewell Teaching Excellence Awards will be officially announced during the Broughton Awards Assembly in the spring.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
The Jewell Teaching Excellence Awards are based on the following traits of outstanding leadership in these areas:

• Knowledge: The recipient shall have a thorough knowledge of his/her subject and related general information.
• Presentation: The recipient shall present content in an interesting manner, using a variety of instructional approaches that stimulate the student's desire to learn.
• Classroom management: The recipient shall create and maintain a positive learning atmosphere in the classroom by being fair, friendly and firm.
• Concern for the individual: The recipient shall respect and care for the students as individuals and give guidance when needed.
• School involvement: The recipient shall be involved in activities outside of the classroom and be supportive of the total school program.

The selection process shall include the following components:

• Application 25%
• Classroom Observation 40%
• Personal Interview 35%
If you have questions or would like additional information about the awards, please visit the Broughton Capital Foundation's page on Broughton's website http://broughton.wcpss.net or contact Lucinda Davis with the Broughton Capital Foundation at richard.jewell.award@gmail.com.

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