Teacher of the Month

Our Club honors a Teacher of the Month during the school year recognizing the best of the best. Honorees are selected by their fellow educators at the school, based on development and execution of a curriculum that integrates the principals and values of Rotary International in its “Object of Rotary” and “the Four Way Test”.  The “Object of Rotary” is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise.  This ideal of service is the key phrase, indicating an attitude of thoughtfulness and helpfulness in all of one’s endeavors. 

Each teacher is recognized at a school assembly or staff meeting determined by the school.  Rotary provides a certificate and award recognizing their accomplishments.  All teachers selected under the Teacher of the Month are then eligible for recognition as the Teacher of the Year.  The Teacher of the Year is selected by the committee based upon information provided from the nominating school.

This year the committee includes:  Judy Marshall – Committee Chair, David Cook, Carol Rookstool, Chris McCrady, Tim Ellis and Director Lori Schoene.

So far this year we have recognized the following teachers:

 Linda Woodard – Henderson Elementary

Paige Schneider – Hobbs Elementary

Bridget Dubberley – Jessup Elementary

Jennifer Wehde – Lebhart Elementary

The Teacher of the Year will be recognized at our May 11^th Meeting.

I asked the members why they like to serve on this to this committee.  Dave Cook, a committee member, said it best, “I believe we need to encourage and foster an attitude of service above self.  By encouraging these teachers we are focusing on the positive aspects of the teaching profession and also keeping the four way test in the fore front.  Leading by example will have a very positive impact on young children.”  He went on to say, “Get involved.  Learn how our teachers have a positive impact on the future of our students.  By encouraging, you also have an indirect impact on the quality of education provided in Laramie County.”  The minimal time commitment of at most a few hours a month is worth every second spent.

If you would like to serve on this committee or would like more information about the work they do, please contact Judy Marshall jmarshall@spradleybarrcheyenne.com or any of the committee members.