Do you know someone who exemplifies the value of caring, has high expectations for learning, makes unselfish contributions to the education field, and deserves recognition?
The Lassen County Office of Education is now accepting nominations for the Excellence in Education Award from individuals within the county.
The criteria are simple: tell the Office of Education about someone, in no more than 500 words, who best personifies caring and has made a significant contribution to education.
“This individual should be a worthy role model to be emulated by others,” explains Lassen County Superintendent of Schools Patti Gunderson.
Awards will be presented at the 2024 Educator Gala on Tuesday, May 28th, at 5:30p.m.
The following categories are offered for recognition:
- Administrator (superintendent, assistant superintendents, principal, executive director, dean, etc.)
- District support staff (CBO, accounting technician, executive secretary, director of maintenance, etc.)
- Certificated staff (Teachers, instructional coaches, teachers on special assignment, nurses, counselors, speech pathologists, school psychologists, etc.)
- Classified staff (Paraprofessionals, instructional aides, cafeteria support, lead cook, food services, custodian, bus drivers, transportation, maintenance, facility managers, media tech, technology coordinator, health clerks, expanded learning opportunity program staff, attendance clerks, etc.)
- Extracurricular staff (Coaches, drama, band, gardening, cooking, etc.)
- Parent
- Community partner
- Volunteer
- Student leader
- School site
- School board member
There is no limit to the number of nominations; each nomination is a separate form. You can nominate more than one nominee for any of the above categories.
The selection committee will be reviewing each nomination. The deadline to submit your nomination is April 23rd, by 4:00p.m. Click here to view and download the nomination form.
All questions may be directed to [email protected].
