Do You Know an Outstanding Milford Teacher?

Teachers are hired to instruct, but they can also inspire their students to become better people. Largely unobserved by the public, the job of the teacher includes motivating students, inspiring curiosity, rewarding them when appropriate and correcting them when necessary.

Do you have an outstanding teacher in your recent past, or who you have seen do remarkable things?

The Sen. Louis P. Bertonazzi Foundation is collecting nominations through next week for its Outstanding Teacher Award, which carries a $1,000 cash prize.

Citizen recommendations for the award must be received by Friday, March 29. [See form and additional requirements.]

Candidates must be a Milford Public Schools teacher and have at least 3 years of experience. The candidates are judged on the following:

• The teacher shall have displayed noteworthy, innovative, and effective teaching methods which have enhanced student interest and performance.
• The teacher’s engagement in professional development has directly contributed to the improvement of his/her effectiveness in the education of students.
• The teacher’s engagement with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the school community has contributed to establishing an effective learning environment.
• The teacher has worked beyond his/her assigned classroom responsibilities to promote the continued education of the youth in the community.