Nomination Forms Now Available

The TACC's new Educator of the Year award will honor an educator from the Greater Taunton area who has made significant contributions to their school community, demonstrated a love of learning, and has made an immeasurable impact on students. Members of the community, colleagues, students, and parents may submit nominations. We encourage you to submit your nominations online by filling out the nomination form below.
 
The Educator of the Year will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Awards event on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Taunton. Online registration will be available soon.
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Who is eligible to nominate a teacher? YOU are!

We encourage staff members to nominate educators who have been role models for other teachers and students, active in activities, and have played a vital role in developing the curriculum which guides our students and classrooms. 

We encourage parents and community members to nominate educators whom they recognize for their outstanding teaching techniques and their love of students and knowledge. 

We encourage students to nominate educators who are or have been positive influences in their lives, have made school a “great” place to be, and have shared wonderful experiences with them through the educational process.
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Eligibility:  Individual educators (not teams) in grades Pre K - 12 in Raynham, Berkley, Dighton and Taunton (including Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School, Bristol County Agricultural High School, Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School, and Somerset Berkley Regional High School) employed full-time are eligible for nomination.
 
Criteria:  The key factor in nominations is describing the outstanding qualities that make an individual an extraordinary educator.  When completing the nomination form, be sure to address the specific criteria presented.

Award:   A Selection Committee, comprised of representatives from business and education, will review the nominations and determine the award recipient. The award recipient will be invited to attend the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting and Awards event at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center in Taunton on Thursday, April 27th. Online registration will be available soon.​
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PLEASE NOTE:  The Autobiography MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE NOMINEE online below and submitted to the TACC by the deadline. 
 
Deadline: All nominations must be received by 4:00 p.m. on March 1, 2023.​
Picture2022 Educator of the Year Recipient Steve Kulpa, Special Education Teacher at Dighton-Rehoboth High School
​Consider these points when submitting your nomination
 
Does the educator…?
  • Create a love of learning in students of all abilities and backgrounds
  • Stimulate thought and provoke dialogue in the classroom
  • Challenge students to reach appropriately high standards and expectations
  • Understand the needs of students individually and collectively and meet those needs with determination and imagination
  • Acknowledge cultural diversity in the classroom
  • Interact effectively with parents, students and the community
  • Encourage positive self-esteem in students and act as a role model
  • Apply appropriate and effective behavioral management strategies
  • Measure and evaluate teaching and learning effectiveness on an ongoing basis
  • Keep up with current trends in the educational field and technology advancement
  • Demonstrate a positive outlook on education and the teaching profession
  • Continue professional development
  • Demonstrate leadership and foster teamwork among colleagues
  • Plan to continue their career in education
  • Offer assistance or opportunities for student learning beyond the school day
  • Embrace challenges and learn new instructional technologies
2023 Educator of the Year
​Nomination Form

Tips for completing the Nomination Form
  1. Some judges will not be familiar with the individual you are nominating; describe the nominee as you would to a complete stranger. Only individuals, not teams, will be eligible. Be as concise and brief, but thorough, as possible.
  2. The Autobiography on the right MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE EDUCATOR and submitted to the TACC by the deadline.
  3. Get your nominations in before the deadline! Nominations (even the best) will not be considered if received after the deadline date.

​Deadline: March 1, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
    Below please describe the noteworthy qualities that make this individual an exemplary educator worthy of this award, by responding to the following questions:
    1. To what degree have students benefited from the efforts of the teacher?
    2. Describe how this person motivated students, inspired creativity and encouraged a higher level of achievement.
    3. How has this person helped students to build self-esteem and confidence?
    4. How has this teacher offered assistance or opportunities for student learning beyond the school day?
    5. How has this teacher embraced challenges and has he/she learned new instructional technologies?
    The teacher you are nominating MUST fill out the Nominee Autobiography on the right and include with your submission.

    Nominee Autobiography 

    ​Deadline: March 1, 2023
    (MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE NOMINEE prior to the deadline.)