Honor Your Teacher!
The Honored Schools teacher recognition program celebrates great educators, elevates student voices, and creates a consistent culture of teacher appreciation within school communities. Students and families from participating schools are encouraged to nominate teachers for the $5,000 Honored Schools Transformative Teacher Award by sharing how they have made an impact. Honor a great teacher today!
Honor Your Teacher!
The Honored Schools teacher recognition program celebrates great educators, elevates student voices, and creates a consistent culture of teacher appreciation within school communities. Students and families from participating schools are encouraged to nominate teachers for the $5,000 Honored Schools Transformative Teacher Award by sharing how they have made an impact. Honor a great teacher today!
Honored Schools Teacher Nomination Form
Is your school or district interested in participating in Honored Schools? Contact: [email protected]
Announcing the Winners of the 2022
Honored Schools Life-Changing Teacher Award
Julon Holmes
Fox Hill Elementary School | Indianapolis, Indiana
“When I first came to the school and got to meet him, Mr. Holmes made me feel so cool and so comfortable, like I would fit in to make new friends and learn a lot.”
-Fox Hill Elementary Student in Recognition of Julon Holmes
Announcing the Winners of the 2022
Honored Schools Life-Changing Teacher Award
Ashlee Sadler
Clearwater Elementary School | Indianapolis, Indiana
“Ms. Sadler has made school fun for my son. He looks forward to seeing her everyday. He has always felt welcome and is comfortable communicating.”
-Clearwater Elementary Parent in Recognition of Ashlee Sadler
Announcing the Winners of the 2022
Honored Schools Life-Changing Teacher Award
Laurie Cowan-Turner
Spring Hill Elementary School | Indianapolis, Indiana
“Mrs. Cowan-Turner is really nice and teaches us in awesome ways. She teaches us about kindness and motivation. She pushes us to do better and to do our best.”
-Spring Hill Elementary Student in Recognition of Laurie Cowan-Turner
Announcing the Winners of the 2022
Honored Schools Life-Changing Teacher Award
Griselda Rutherford
Barnard Elementary | Washington, DC
“Mrs. Rutherfod will always tell me to ask her anything and not to be shy when I need help. Before I didn’t like reading, but now I do.”
-Barnard Elementary Student in Recognition of Griselda Rutherford
Frequently Asked Questions
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How does my school become an Honored School?
Honored Schools is currently accepting inquiries for participation in our program. If your school would like to learn more about participating in Honored Schools, please send us a note at [email protected].
Who may be recognized?
Classroom teachers of any subject, full-time or part-time, currently teaching at your school may be recognized and are eligible for the Honored Schools Transformative Teacher Award. Other school staff members may also be recognized, but they are not eligible for the award.
Who may recognize a teacher?
Current or former students, and parents or other family members on behalf of students (particularly the younger ones who may need a hand completing the form!)
How do you decide who is awarded the Honored Schools Life-Changing Teacher Award?
Award recipients will be selected from each region’s pool of submissions by Honored Schools’ regional panels in consultation with Honored Schools principals. The selection criteria focuses on the important impact the teacher has made on the nominating student’s life. The panel will also consider the volume of submissions in proportion to school and class size and resource equity.
Will my teacher know about the recognition?
Yes! Your teacher will receive an email with your Honor Story and will know what an impact they’ve had on you. Your school will celebrate all recognized teachers in a variety of ways. Your nominations will also be published on The Honor Roll on honoredschools.org so that other people can read about all of the inspiring teachers at your school. Who knows, your teacher may become internet famous!
If my teacher is selected as the Honored Schools Life-Changing Teacher Award recipient, what happens?
Your teacher will receive a well-deserved $5,000 cash award and will be celebrated at your school and across the country! Your teacher will also be featured on honoredschools.org.
