Principal’s Cup (Teacher of the Year) Nomination

Martha Elderon, melderon@pausd.org

Any student, parent, or staff member may nominate a teacher for this award. Please comment fully in those areas where your immediate knowledge can assist the School Site Council in fully appreciating the candidate.

This nomination form and support letters must be submitted to the Main office at Gunn High by Friday, May 21, 2010.

Eligibility: The individual must –

• be a classroom teacher at Gunn
• have completed at least five years of service at Gunn
• be nominated by a Gunn student, parent or staff member
• not be a previous winner

Criteria: Teacher excellence is reflected in

• professional knowledge of discipline and expertise in classroom teaching
• commitment to and effectiveness with students
• respected leadership among colleagues
• contribution to school community
• ability to work as a team member
• someone “who responds to individual needs,” is able to “take whomever s/he gets and make them shine”

Please respond to these criteria in one or two pages that you attach to this form:

• S/he exhibits a high degree of professionalism in working with students, staff and parents
• S/he engages students in achieving academic success and positive self-esteem
• S/he fosters collegiality among staff
• S/he promotes Gunn High School activities
• S/he communicates enthusiasm in his/her work

Additional comments
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Principal’s Cup Nomination

I nominate ________________________________________________ for the Principal’s Cup as the Outstanding Teacher at Gunn High School for 2009-10.

Your name:____________________________________

Your signature:____________________________________




Please attach your response with two additional letters of recommendation to support the nomination (so that the packet includes a teacher, a student and a parent perspective).