Teacher of the Month

 Nominate a Support Staff Employee

Overview

Teachers play an integral part in students' everyday lives.  They have a tremendous impact and make a valuable difference in the lives of the children that pass through the halls of the Manheim Township School District.   Teachers care for, guide and teach lessons that go beyond the classroom, helping students grow each day, and preparing our students to become future leaders.

Manheim Township School District has the desire to honor our teachers who go above and beyond to ensure students are receiving the "tools" to become successful individuals, while contributing to the district’s reputation of being a first-class district.

If you know of an MTSD teacher whose efforts and enthusiasm are exemplary, one who "goes the extra mile" for students and the district or who is truly making a difference in the district, school or classroom, then nominate that teacher for the Teacher of the Month Award.  Winning teachers will receive recognition for their outstanding service to our children and community.

Please fill out the information below to nominate a teacher.

Full Name of teacher to be nominated:
Department/School he/she works in:
Grade Level and/or subject taught (if applicable):
In 150 words or less, state why you think this teacher deserves to be Manheim Township School District's Teacher of the Month.
Your Contact Information
Full Name:
Telephone:
Email:
Relationship with teacher:
(colleague, student, parent, community member, etc.)
If student, give grade:
:::

Guidelines

Nomination Guidelines

  • The teacher must be in good standing and have three years of experience within the district.
  • Teachers may be nominated many times, however will only receive the award once a year.
  • Nominations will remain on file for one year from the month it was submitted.
  • Nominations must be made in writing, and submitted online or emailed to the superintendent’s office (Attn: Teacher of the Month Nomination).
  • Anonymous nominations will not be considered.
  • Awards will be presented at the monthly school board meeting.

Application Process

  • Application must in writing, with direct answers to the questions below.
  • Applications must be submitted online, or emailed to the Superintendent’s Office.
  • Applications will be accepted throughout the calendar year.
  • A rotating committee of administrative staff review the nominations each month and use a matrix to determine the winner. 
  • All nominations remain on file throughout the school year.

Who Can Nominate?

Any colleague, student, parent, or community member can nominate a teacher.

How Do You Nominate a Teacher?

To nominate a teacher, please enter the following information in the form fields below or submit your answers in writing to Kathie Arnold in the Superintendent’s Office at kathie_arnold@mtwp.net.

What are the Deadlines for the Nomination Materials?

Nomination materials may be submitted, at any time, throughout the calendar year. 

Past Winners

  • September 2008 Teacher of the Month - Kristel Kennedy, teacher at Neff 6 
  • October 2008 Teacher of the Month - Kim Kichline, Reading Specialist at Reidenbaugh Elementary 
  • November 2008 Teacher of the Month - Michael Zell, Social Studies teacher at the Middle School
  • January 2009 Teacher of the Month - Jason Hoffman, district's K-6 Math Consultant and math support teacher at Brecht Elementary
  • February 2009 Teacher of the Month - Garrett Woznicki, English, High School
  • March 2009 Teacher of the Month - Karen Quinn, 3rd grade, Reidenbaugh Elementary
  • April 2009 Teacher of the Month - Christopher Zander, Assistant Principal, Nitrauer Elementary
  • May 2009 Teacher of the Month - Greg Brown, English, Middle School
  • June 2009 Teacher of the Month - Andrew Martin, 4th grade, Bucher Elementary
  • September 2009 Teacher of the Month - Shawn Robbins, English, Middle School
  • October 2009 Teacher of the Month - Chris Manning, Physics, High School
  • November 2009 Teacher of the Month - Bill Sassaman, Math, High School
  • December 2009 Teacher of the Month - Christina Handwerk, Language Arts, Neff 6
  • January 2010 Certified Employee of the Month - René Lamp, Nurse, High School
  • February 2010 Teacher of the Month - Sara Bright, 4th Grade, Schaeffer Elementary
  • March 2010 Teacher of the Month - Jessica O'Gorman, English, Middle School
  • April 2010 Teacher of the Month - Jessica Burkett, 5th Grade, Neff Elementary
  • May 2010 Teacher of the Month - Dyan Branstetter, 3rd Grade, Brecht Elementary
  • June 2010 Teacher of the Month - Rebecca Swiatek, Learning Support, High School


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