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Teacher of the Year Nomination

teacher of the year

UPSD is seeking nominations for that special teacher who is an outstanding representative of the excellence in teaching found throughout the University Place School District.

 

 

teacher of the year

 

 

Do you know a teacher who:

enlightenedShows a strong commitment to students

enlightenedProvides guidance to students in a supportive environment

enlightenedPlans for and uses a variety of technologies

enlightenedIs exemplary in the delivery of the curriculum and instruction

enlightenedDemonstrates effective teamwork and leadership with colleagues

enlightenedPlaces an emphasis on community and parent involvement

enlightenedDemonstrates commitment to ongoing professional growth

enlightenedExemplifies the University Place Belief Statements

If you know a teacher who exemplifies the above qualities, please give them the recognition they deserve and nominate them for the

2024-2025 UPSD Teacher of the Year Award.

Nominations can be submitted by colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

 

Nomination forms are due by 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 2, 2025.

Please return all paper forms to:

Teaching and Learning Department

c/o UPSD Teacher of the Year Selection Committee

3717 Grandview Drive West

University Place, WA 98466

Past Honorees:

  • 2000
    Betty Gray
  • 2001
    Susan Lee
  • 2007
    Dionne Curren
  • 2010
    Laura Sloan
  • 2013
    Cheryl Buell
  • 2014
    Nadine Sangston
  • 2015
    Chris Burns
  • 2017
    Carolyn Frame
  • 2019
    Jan Levenseller
  • 2020
    Becky James
  • 2021
    Hannah Wickstrom
  • 2022
    Karen Ash
  • 2023
    Gretchen Fisher
  • 2024
    Erin Greer