Educator of the Year Awards

AHETEMS has established a competitive award to recognize the exemplary contributions made by K-12 and higher education teachers, faculty and administrators to improving the learning environment for Hispanic students.

Two awards are presented as a competitive $5,000 Faculty Teaching Grant to be used in the development of cultural and social capital of Hispanic students.

One award is presented to a 2-year or 4-year college/university faculty or administrator, who has demonstrated a concerted effort to increase the persistence rate of Hispanic students in the STEM disciplines.

Another award is presented to a K-12 math or science teacher, who has demonstrated a selfless desire to improve the academic and social consciousness of Hispanic students through the balanced use of innovative teaching techniques, cultural-cognizant mentorship, and leadership integrity.

The awards are presented at the national SHPE Conference. The award will provide the recipient with two (2) complementary conference registrations, which includes three (3) hotel nights and two (2) Gala guest tickets.

DEADLINE

The 2010-11 application must be RECEIVED BY August 27, 2010.

ELIGIBILITY

Educator of the Year — K-12

• U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident
• Math or science teacher at an accredited school in the United States or Puerto Rico
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience

Educator of the Year — Higher Education

• U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident
• Tenure-track or tenured faculty or administrator at a 2-year college or ABET-accredited 4-year higher education institution in the United States or Puerto Rico

NOMINATION PROCEDURES

To qualify for the award, individuals must be nominated by their colleagues and/or students and send a complete nomination packet, which includes:

• AHETEMS Educator of the Year Nomination Form (Download Application)
• Nominator Statement of Support specifically addressing the candidate's contributions and/or achievements toward the Hispanic educational community
• Nominee's Biographical Sketch
• Nominee's Curriculum Vitae or Resume that clearly identifies each of the following:
  • Teaching Experience
  • Research Experience
  • Awards/Honors
  • Publications
  • Presentations/Speaking Engagements
  • Leadership Experience
  • University/School Service
  • Community Service
• Nominee's Photograph (For publication purposes only. Photo will not be returned.)

No faxed copies will be accepted. Electronic submissions preferred. Questions should be addressed to the AHETEMS Office at (817) 272-1116 or ahetems@shpe.org. All nomination materials must be received by the posted deadline indicated above by email or regular mail to the following address:

AHETEMS Office
c/o AHETEMS Educator of the Year Award
416 Yates Street, Room 619
PO Box 19019
Arlington, TX 76019-0019

PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS

• 6.1: VOLUNTEERS Needed
• 6.2: AHETEMS Pre-College Symposia
• 6.3: AHETEMS Teacher Program
• 6.4: Design Competition
• 6.5: Academic Olympiad
• 6.6: GRAD Lab/GRE Prep
• 6.7: Graduate Institute
• 6.8: AHETEMS Distinguished Lectures Series
• 6.9: Deans' Summit
• 6.10: SHPE/GEM Fellowship
• 6.11: Academic Excellence and Leadership Award
• 6.12: Educator of the Year Awards
• 6.14: STAR Awards
• 6.15: Sponsorship Information
• 6.16: Future Symposia Dates