Selection Process
Every year, nominations are made by students, principals, teachers and administrators for the State Teacher of the Year' awards. The profiles of the winners from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands and the Department of Defense Education Activity are submitted to a selection committee made up of representatives from each of the major education organizations. The committee then reviews the data for each candidate and selects four finalists. The winner is chosen from these finalists based on their biography, interview and eight essays they must submit. The award is traditionally presented by the President of the United States in the White House Rose Garden.
Although there are no clearly defined requirements the committee looks for:
- The ability to inspire children from all backgrounds and abilities
- The respect of colleagues, students, and parents
- Be an active member of the community
- Show the ability to fulfill the duties of the award
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