Advertiser Staff
The Walt Disney Co. is accepting nominations for Disney’s American Teacher Awards.
The program honors outstanding teachers who inspire the joy of learning in America’s public and private school students in kindergarten through 12th grades.
Nominations are being accepted from students, parents, administrators, teachers and community members. The nomination process can be done toll-free at 1-877-ATA-TEACH or at www.disneylearning.org. Nominations will be accepted through March 31.
"We are searching for talented teachers who turn ordinary classrooms into magical places and ignite the spark of creativity in their students," said Laurie Lang, senior vice president and executive director, Disney Learning Partnership.
Teachers selected will be celebrated at a nationally televised awards ceremony. The person selected as Outstanding Teacher of the Year will receive $25,000. In addition, the Walt Disney Co. will give a $10,000 prize to that teacher’s school.
All 33 Honorees will receive $10,000 and their respective schools will receive $5,000.
Since the program’s inception in 1989, Disney’s American Teacher Awards Honorees have received more than $4 million.
"Participating in Disney’s American Teacher Award was a magical experience because it was a celebration of education and all of the wonderful students I have taught, faculties I have worked with, and communities I have lived in," said Ron Clark, an instructor at P.S. 83 in Harlem and last year’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
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