Van Wezel Announces Appleton Endowment Teacher Of The Year Award

The Education & Community Engagement Department at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the Van Wezel Foundation are thrilled to announce the Appleton Endowment Teacher of the Year Award, celebrating excellence in arts education and honoring individuals who have promoted and demonstrated their skills in the area of arts integration. This award is made possible through a Legacy Gift to the Van Wezel Foundation from Louise Appleton.

Application Requirements:

• Be an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled pre-kindergarten through grade 12 teacher currently teaching in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, or Desoto County
• Intention to maintain active teaching status through the current and following school year
• Incorporate effective and innovative arts integration methods or strategies in conjunction with the classroom curriculum
• Inspire students of all backgrounds to develop art skills and an appreciation for the arts
• Have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues
• Play an active role in the school and community, and be poised, articulate, and have good communication skills

Prizes:

1st Prize ($3,000)

• Recognition at and 2 tickets to Van Wezel Foundation Gala (Featuring Seal on Feb. 16, 2019)
• $1,500 for attendance at National Professional Development Opportunity for Arts Integration (i.e. Kennedy Center's Arts Integration Conference or VSA Intersections)
• $1,000 for Arts Integration Project in coordination with Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
• $500 for classroom supplies for Arts Integration instruction in the classroom

2nd Prize ($1,500)

• Recognition at and 2 tickets to Van Wezel Foundation Gala (Featuring Seal on Feb. 16, 2019)
• $1,000 for Arts Integration Project in coordination with Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
• $500 for classroom supplies for Arts Integration instruction in the classroom

3rd Prize ($500)

• Recognition at and 2 tickets to Van Wezel Foundation Gala (Featuring Seal on Feb. 16, 2019)
• $500 for classroom supplies for Arts Integration instruction in the classroom

The deadline for application is Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Results will be announced by Friday, February 1, 2019, and winners will be honored at the Van Wezel Foundation Gala starring Seal on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 5 p.m.

The application is attached. Answers can be submitted through this link.

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