College of Education

10th Annual College of Education &
Teacher Appreciation Awards

The 2023-2024 College of Education Awards recognize outstanding alumni, faculty, students, and staff of the college, for their dedication, contributions, and innovations. Our Annual Teacher Appreciation Awards showcase regional P-12 educators working in partnership with the teacher candidates, and showcase these emerging education professionals, as well


2024 Nominations Open | January 2024

eee graphicPlease complete...

1) the appropriate Online Nomination Form(s) [the form links are located in the categories below];

2) and upload a one-page nomination letter, explaining the nominee's work and/or contributions in the appropriate category and how those merit consideration.

PLEASE NOTE: Nomination letters that do not include sufficient support information cannot be considered.


Award Categories & Nomination Forms

  • Alumnus of the Year

    Nominations for this award are accepted from College of Education faculty, staff, and students.
    - - - - - -

    CRITERION

    A demonstrated commitment to the College of Education.

  • Faculty Award Categories

    FACULTY CATEGORIES / CRITERIA

    (Representing the Departments of Counseling & Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, and Exercise Science)

    Nominations are accepted from College of Education faculty, staff, students, partner educators, and the university community. 

    - - - - - -
    TEACHING

    Demonstrated impactful teaching via student success, which may include student evaluation data, edTPA scores, student active employment following graduation, etc.

    RESEARCH

    Demonstrated active agenda pursuing and achieving external funding. Submitted proposals may be considered in part, but alone are not sufficient to merit an award.

    SERVICE

    Combination of community, university, and professional service; active in their discipline, dedication/passion to field of study; puts others first.

    TEAM PLAYER/ENCOURAGER

    Demonstrated support for colleagues and evidence of impactful group work.

  • Student Award Categories

    STUDENT AWARD CATEGORIES

    (Representing the Departments of Counseling & Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, and Exercise Science)

    Nominations for Graduate & Undergraduate Students

    Nominations, in the four (4) categories below, are accepted from College of Education faculty, staff, students, and the university community.

    - - - - - -
    LEADERSHIP

    Demonstrated ability to work well with others, respectful of others, serve as example for others, inspire others to act and perform their best.

    SERVICE

    Community, university, profession; active in their discipline, dedication/passion to field of study, puts others first.

    PROFESSIONALISM

    Respectful, demonstrated ability to follow policy and procedure, dependable, responsible, positive attitude, empathetic.

    GO-GETTER

    Takes initiative, lifelong learner, proactive, curious, exceed expectations, self-motivated, innovative, eagerly completes tasks.

    - - - - - -
    Nominations for Future Educator Awards
    Graduate & Undergraduate

    Nominations are accepted from College of Education faculty, academic advisors, and mentor/supervisory educators working with our teacher candidates.
    Awarded to teacher candidates (one [1] graduate student and [1] one undergraduate).

  • Current P-12 Educator Categories

    Nominations for current P-12 educators are accepted from teacher candidates in practicum/residency experiences and College of Education faculty and/or staff working with our partner educators.

    - - - - - -

    Administrator
    Librarian
    Art
    Middle School
    Early Childhood
    Music
    Elementary School
    Physical Education
    English as a Second Language (ESL)
    School Counselor
    High School
    Special Education

     

  • Outstanding Advisor & Staff Awards

    Nominations are accepted from College of Education faculty, staff, students, and the university community.

    - - - - - -

    ADVISOR AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

    A demonstrated commitment to the College of Education and advocacy for student success.

    STAFF AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

    Demonstrated evidence of exemplary support for College of Education students, staff, faculty, and community stakeholders.

  • Annual Awards Reception

    AWARDS RECEPTION & CEREMONY

    Tuesday, May 2 | 5-6:30pm
    Hosted by the Millard Oakley STEM Center

    More > >

    National Teacher Appreciation Week / May 1-7, 2023

teachers rock

Experience Tech For Yourself

Visit us to see what sets us apart.

Schedule Your Visit
Contact Us
MORE INFORMATION
931-372-3124
education@tntech.edu 

education seal graphic