Josh and Judy Weston established the Judy Weston Awards for Inspired Teaching in 1991 to acknowledge and celebrate Montclair Public School teachers who stand out to parents/guardians and students as creative, talented, supportive, inspired, and inspiring!

This spring, sixteen teachers from throughout Montclair Public Schools will be selected to receive individual cash awards of $2000, including one award designated specifically for a special education teacher. Recipients are selected based on nominations from parents/guardians and students. The deadline for all nominations is April 16, 2023.

What is “Inspired Teaching”?

These awards honor both our master teachers and those who are on their way to achieving that status. Inspired teaching combines a range of skills across several core areas. Use these as prompts for your nomination (feel free to speak to one, two, or all three areas). Visit the website to see examples. 

• Teaching that facilitates impactful learning experiences
• Teaching that supports all students
• Teaching that creates a caring classroom culture

What is "Inspired Teaching"?

• Teaching that facilitates impactful learning experiences
• Teaching that supports all students
• Teaching that creates a caring classroom culture

Your nomination should include an example of at least one of these criteria. For more about each of these areas, please visit our website. 

Help the reviewers see what you see - what makes this nominee special to you/your child? Personal stories that show how this teacher excels make an impact. Be clear and specific, and give examples or anecdotes that illustrate the teacher’s talent.