INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

2012 Outstanding High School Chemistry Teacher Award

sponsored by the Princeton and Trenton Sections of the American Chemical Society

Purpose:

To recognize and encourage outstanding teachers of high school chemistry from schools within the geographic area of the Princeton and Trenton ACS sections .

Award:

The award will consist of a plaque and a cash prize of $250.

Rules of Eligibility:

• Any individual, except a member of the award selection committee or currently enrolled student of the nominee, may submit one nomination or support form in any given year.

• The nominee must be actively engaged in the teaching of chemistry in a high school (grades 9-12).

• The nominee must not have won the award in the past seven years.

• The high schools must be in the geographic area that is part of the Trenton or Princeton ACS sections.

• The criteria that will be considered in selecting the winning candidates are:

  • the quality of the nominee's teaching (unusually effective methods of presentation should be emphasized),

  • the nominee's ability to challenge and inspire students,

  • extracurricular work in chemistry by the nominee, including science fairs, science clubs, and activities that stimulate the interest of young people in chemistry and related sciences,

  • a willingness to keep up-to-date in the field, as evidenced by pursuit of a higher degree in chemistry, enrollment in refresher courses and summer institutions, regular attendance at scientific meetings, membership in professional organizations, and other means of self-improvement,

  • evidence of leadership and/or active involvement within the profession.

Nomination process:

Submit to Louise Lawter, Program Coordinator by March 5, 2012:

• Completed nomination form.

• Nominee’s curriculum vitae or resume that includes a list of the nominee's honors, professional activities, and additional      evidence of service to the profession. This must be limited to no more than two pages.

• Two letters of support evaluating the nominee's accomplishments. (Specific examples of a teacher’s strengths will have more impact than generalities about their teaching ability).

Nomination material must be received by March 5, 2012.

Mailing Address:

Louise Lawter, Program Coordinator

475 Prince William Ct,

Yardley, PA 19067

Email address:

louise.lawter@gmail.com