Minnetonka Schools urges community to nominate educators for awards
At a February 23 meeting, Minnetonka Public Schools encouraged community members and staff to nominate teachers, employees, and volunteers for the district's Celebration of Excellence Awards. The district emphasized that recognition from peers and community members has a meaningful impact on educator morale.
A speaker at the meeting made a direct appeal for nominations, saying: "If you haven't nominated a teacher or a staff member or a school volunteer for the celebration of excellence award, please do." The awards recognize outstanding contributions to the district and will be presented at a celebration event scheduled for May.
The speaker stressed the emotional value of nominations, even for those who may decline the award. "Getting that nomination from a community member is so powerful," the speaker said, adding that recognition helps educators feel valued and appreciated. "Even if they don't accept it, it feels so good for teachers to know that they're loved."
According to the meeting materials, award recipients will be selected by a peer selection committee from among those nominated. The speaker called the May celebration event "one of my favorite events," indicating it is a significant occasion in the district's calendar.
Community members interested in nominating an educator or school volunteer can do so before the May event. The district did not specify a nomination deadline during the meeting.
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If you haven't nominated a teacher or a staff member or a school volunteer for the celebration of excellence award, please do.
We'll be celebrating um those selected by their peers in a selection committee for one of the awards at an event in May.
That is one of my favorite events.
People always ask me, 'How can I how what can I do? Support education. Nominate people to be recognized. Even if they don't accept it, it feels so good for teachers to know that they're loved. I love them. Oh my gosh, we couldn't live without them. But getting that nomination from a community member is so powerful.'
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If you haven't nominated a teacher or a staff member or a school volunteer for the celebration of excellence award, please do. We'll be celebrating um those selected by their peers in a selection committee for one of the awards at an event in May. That is one of my favorite events. >> People always ask me, "How can I how what can I do? Support education. Nominate people to be recognized. Even if they don't accept it, it feels so good for teachers to know that they're loved. I love them. Oh my gosh, we couldn't live without them. But getting that nomination from a community member is so powerful.
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