DISTINGUISHED EDUCATIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR in memory of PAT GARRETT

NOMINATION/APPLICATION FORM

DISTINGUISHED EDUCATIONAL LEADER

OF THE YEAR

in memory of

PAT GARRETT

A PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL AND EARLY CHILDHOOD LEADERSHIP SPONSORED BY THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Award Criteria

The nominee:

serves in a position of leadership at a school or center that is a dues-paying member of ELEA at the time of the award;
is an active leader of a school or center in which a commitment to
excellence is clearly evident;
will remain in active service in a position of school leadership during the school year following this award;
shows a strong commitment to leadership through active membership in professional associations;
is respected by children, colleagues, parents, and the community at large;
assumes an active role in his/her community, distinguishing himself/herself as a leader in civic, religious, or humanitarian activities;
shows strong educational leadership by setting high expectations for staff and students; and
maintains a creative, purposeful learning environment.

All winners will be notified and acknowledged at the ELEA National Conference.

NOMINATION INFORMATION

Distinguished Educational Leader of the Year Award:
This is an annual award given for outstanding service or leadership of an ELCA school or early learning program. Candidates may be nominated by another party, or you may complete the application and supply the accompanying materials - it is nice to be nominated by a colleague! Nominations must be submitted by March 31. Nominated candidates will be contacted by the ELEA National Office, and asked to complete the application by April 15.

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NOMINEE / APPLICANT INFORMATION

(referred to as "nominee" in the following)

Nominee's Name*

First NameLast Name

Nominee's Title*

Nominee's School/Center/Congregation*

School/Center/Congregation Mailing Address*

Nominee's E-mail Address*

Nominee's Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

School/Center/Congregation Website*

General Description of School/Center:*

NOMINATOR'S INFORMATION

Your Name*

First NameLast Name

Relationship to Nominee*

Your E-mail Address*

Your Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

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Identifying the strengths and skills of this candidate.

SUPERVISOR'S CERTIFICATION FORM

Each nomination must include acknowledgment and support from the Leader's employer of the following obligations and responsibilities inherent in acceptance of this award.

The Distinguished Leader will be expected to attend the ELEA National Conference the following year. ELEA will provide conference registration.
The Distinguished Leader will have a short article published about their award in several publications.
This award might also generate interest in visiting your ECE Center by other ECE administrators or by congregations interested in beginning their own ministry.

Please download and complete this form and upload it to this application.

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LETTERS OF REFERENCE

Each nomination must include at least three letters of reference, one from each of the following persons: pastor of the congregation, staff person currently employed by ECE or school, and/or parent/civic/community leader. Each letter should identify the author and provide insight into the candidate's skills and knowledge in school leadership. Comments should be based on professional performance.

Please keep comments to no more than one page.

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SHOWCASE YOUR DISTINCTION

Please use the following areas to tell us about your accomplishments as a school leader that distinguish you for this award. You are not expected to have answers to every question. These are just suggestions to guide you and get you started. Please make sure your responses are 300 words or less.

Leadership Distinguished leaders model and instill in others a strong sense of purpose. Their vigorous pursuit of sound educational values and goals brings others closer to assisting in fulfilling the school’s mission. Use the following questions relating to leadership to write this section: 1. To what extent do you develop a clear understanding of the school’s operation and mission among staff, students, and parents? 2. How do you set high expectations for yourself and others toward meeting your goals and mission? 3. How do you initiate and manage constructive change?*

Resource Development Distinguished leaders creatively organize the human and material resources necessary to provide an outstanding center program and assist students in developing a lasting interest in learning. Use the following questions related to resource development to write this section: 1. How do you support and integrate the ideas of others into the overall goals of the school? 2. How do you allow for staff growth and development through effective and appropriate supervision and evaluation? 3. How do you promote staff development programs to improve competencies? 4. Do you work toward attracting parent and congregational support for the program of your center?*

Communication Skills Distinguished leaders demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills. They can effectively communicate with others in an open manner. Use the following questions related to communication skills to write this section: 1. How do you create an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect among all school community members? 2. How do you have open and meaningful communication? 3. How do you practice effective listening, oral, and written communication skills in dealing with center community members? 4. How do you deal with inappropriate behaviors and/or conflict in a sensitive but direct way?*

Accomplishments/Effects List one accomplishment in your career that you are exceptionally proud of and when possible show how this accomplishment impacted your center.*

Please upload a current photo of yourself no larger than 100 KB.*

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