The East Windsor Regional School District is looking for nominations for the Governor’s Teacher Recognition Award for 2012-2013.

If you know a teacher that has contributed exceptionally during the 2011-2012 school year, please consider nominating that individual.

The person must exceed in the following areas:

• set high standards for all students
• use of effective instructional techniques
• positive classroom climate and student rapport
• development of self-worth and love of learning
• use of creativity, innovation, and efficiency in the classroom
• ability to increase student achievement of the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in a student-centered learning environment
• use educational technology effectively
• contribute to quality professional development

Nominations must be for individual teachers who have at least three years of experience. A nomination form must be filled out and returned in a sealed envelope marked “Governor’s Award” to the Personnel office no later than Friday, Feb. 22. To see the nomination form, click here.

Please note that the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 recipients are ineligible for this years nominations. This includes:

• Kim Armenti
• Joanna Chierici
• Andrew Elko
• Shari Leventhal
• Lauren Reardon
• Gail Siggelakis
• Kathryn Featherston
• Karen Haug
• Kourtney Moscarello (McMenamin)
• Mirah Skillman
• Angela Swain
• Crystal Watkins (McCabe)