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  • Dr. John W. Harris 2027 Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

    39th Annual Award
  • The Teacher of the Year (TOY) Program annually recognizes outstanding classroom teachers from any accredited Sioux Falls School District school.

    Eligibility: A classroom teacher is someone who has their own class and spends at least three or more hours per day, five days per week, for six months or more calendar months during the school year teaching students. 

    Not eligible: School counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers

    Award: The winner of the 39th Annual Teacher of the Year Award will receive $4,000, generously donated by Vern Eide Motorcars. 

    Nomination Requirements:

    • Any colleague, parent, administrator, student, or community member may submit a nomination.
    • Responses must include detailed, specific examples of the nominee's impact.
    • Each response should be at least 250 words.
    • Incomplete nominations will not be considered.

    Criteria for Selection: 

    • Excellence in Teaching and Learning 
    • Innovation and Continuous Improvement 
    • Positive Impact on Students 

    Additional Areas (select at least one): 

    • Leadership and Collaboration 
    • Community and Family Engagement  
    • Student Success for All 
    • Professionalism and Integrity 
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  • Section 1: Nominee & Nominator Information

  • Has this nominee been teaching for at least 3 full years inside or outside the Sioux Falls School District?  *They must meet this requirement in order to be considered.*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Date*
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  • Do you give permission for the nominee to read your nomination after the award ceremony?*
  • Section 2: Nomination Questions

  • Please respond to each question with detailed paragraphs that include specific, concrete examples of the nominee's impact on students, colleagues, and the school community. 

    Each response should be at least 400 words. Incomplete nominations will not be considered. 

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  • Choose at least one of the following areas to describe how this nominee excels:*
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