Nominate an Outstanding Educator
$3500 Awards Available to Humanities Educators in TN
Nashville, Tennessee, October 30th, 2017 - Humanities Tennessee's Outstanding Educator Awards are available for up to six full-time, 3rd-12th grade Tennessee teachers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching the humanities, thus making the humanities an important part of their students' lives. Since 1985, Humanities Tennessee has awarded more than $400,000 to teachers in Tennessee.
Each award recipient will receive a $2,000 fellowship to further their professional development in the humanities. The award recipient's school will also receive a $1,500 grant to be used for the purchase of humanities instructional materials or for student humanities projects. Teachers of English, foreign language, history and social studies are eligible, as are teachers of art, drama and music, provided they employ a solid humanities approach to these subjects through emphasis on the history, theory, and criticism of the arts. One award is reserved exclusively for an eligible school librarian teaching humanities content to students.
In addition to being skillful and dedicated teachers who possess an expansive and in-depth knowledge of the humanities subject they teach, nominees should have the respect of students, parents and co-workers, as well as a record of active involvement in community activities and professional organizations, particularly those activities and organizations which involve promoting an understanding of the humanities.
The deadline to submit a draft nomination is December 31st, 2017. Final submissions are due January 31st, 2018. Drafts are strongly encouraged. Previous award winners are ineligible to apply for the award again. Contact paul@humanitiestennessee.org to request nomination materials, or visit our website at www.humanitiestennessee.org.
About Humanities Tennessee:
Founded in 1973, Humanities Tennessee is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a sense of community through literature, history, and culture programs and grants across Tennessee. Find out more at HumanitiesTennessee.org.
