2009 John Marshall Foundation Teacher Award
Eligibility and Criteria
The John Marshall Foundation is currently seeking nominations for
the 2009 John Marshall Foundation Teacher Award.
Eligibility and Criteria
Any public or private middle or high school classroom teacher in
Virginia who has been teaching for a minimum of five years is
eligible for the award. Each winner will be selected on the basis of
his or her demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for the United
States Constitution as evidenced through activities inside and
outside of the classroom. Each nominee must submit a personal
statement that relates his or her teaching to John Marshall and his
legacy. Unsuccessful nominees from prior years may re-apply;
however, a new nomination package must be submitted. Previous
winners of the award are not eligible.
Award
A $2,500 award will be presented to the middle school winner and to
the high school winner.
Timetable
Nominations must be postmarked by Friday, March 27, 2009.
Awards will be presented on May 1, 2009 during a special
ceremony at the John Marshall House in Richmond, Virginia, followed
by a presentation at the Richmond Bar Association’s Law Day
Luncheon.
Nomination
Nominations may be made either by self-nomination or by a nominator.
A nomination package consists of a completed
nomination form, with
the two required letters and a personal statement described below.
An additional third letter from a former student or parent of a
former student is strongly encouraged. The letters should be short
(one to two single-spaced typed pages each, 12 pt. font, with no
attachments or enclosures), and should provide concrete examples
rather than generalized endorsements.
The Personal Statement:
All nominees (whether self-nominated or nominated by a third party)
must submit a personal statement that relates his or her teaching to
John Marshall and his legacy.
The Required Letters should come from the following sources:
- Current area supervisor (e.g., department chairman) or a
fellow educator.
This letter should include specific examples of the nominee’s knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Constitution, as evidenced by activities inside and outside of the classroom, along with information on the nominee’s methodology, ability, and success in communicating knowledge and enthusiasm for the United States Constitution to students. - The nominee (for self-nominations) or the nominator (for
third-party nominations). Please note, both self-nominees and
third-party nominees are also required to submit the personal
statement.
This letter should address all of the above- mentioned criteria, including at least one tested teaching idea as it relates to teaching the United States Constitution.
- A former student or parent of a former student.
This letter should focus on the nominee’s role in the classroom and school and his or her achievements as an educator.
Three copies of each nomination package (nomination form plus
personal statement and attached letters) must be submitted
before the March 2, 2007 deadline to:
The John Marshall Foundation
c/o Brian L. Hager, Esq.
HUNTON & WILLIAMS LLP
Riverfront Plaza, East Tower
951 East Byrd Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219-4074
Judging
Nominations will be judged by a panel of the John Marshall
Foundation Board and others convened for this purpose. The
mechanics of judging and the ultimate decision on the Award are
within the sole discretion of the John Marshall Foundation. The
Foundation reserves the right to alter the terms of this
announcement, the award, and eligibility and criteria without
further notice as it deems appropriate.