It’s time for students to nominate their favorite Dearborn Public Schools teacher for the 2018 Alberta Muirhead
Teacher of the Year Students’ Choice Award, sponsored by the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, and
presented by LaFontaine Automotive Group. The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, March 16, 2018
at 5:00 pm. An on-line nomination form can be found on the District’s website (www.dearbornschools.org) or
directly at: https://goo.gl/nuCtnN
Printed nomination forms may be picked up at any Dearborn public school and the District’s Administration
Office, 18700 Audette. They can be dropped off or mailed to the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce, 22100
Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, MI 48124, or faxed to (313) 584-9818. Adults may assist students in completing
nominations when necessary, but no more than two teachers can be nominated per student.
Students may nominate new or veteran teachers whom they feel have made outstanding contributions to the
teaching profession. Pre-K through second grade students are asked to describe how their teacher makes learning
fun. Students in this category can include a nice drawing, if they wish, but it will not be part of the selection
process. Third through fifth grade students must describe how their teacher has created a classroom where
learning is positive and fun. Middle school students (grades 6-8) are asked to explain how their teacher connects
classroom learning with everyday life. Students in high school must describe how their teacher is preparing them
to be successful beyond high school.
“Nominating a teacher for this award is an outstanding way for students to show their teachers how much they
appreciate and value the job they are doing in the classroom and the positive impact they have on their life. We
have so many excellent teachers who are deserving of this recognition, and I hope all of our students will take a
few moments to nominate their favorite teacher,” commented Dearborn Public Schools Superintendent Glenn
Maleyko.
Applications will be assessed on the quality of the nomination, not on the number received. Award judges are
members of the Dearborn Chamber Education Committee and are not provided with the teachers’ names. One
winner from each category will be announced at a special ceremony being held at the Ford Community and
Performing Arts Center on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 4:15 p.m.
Teachers selected to receive the Teacher of Year Award are being recognized as positive role models who
consistently provide unique, productive, positive classroom experiences. Teachers selected receive a $1,000 cash
prize, a glass award commemorating their achievement, and most importantly will be part of a select group of
Dearborn teachers who have been recognized by the community for their dedication and passion for teaching.
“I want to thank the Chamber of Commerce and all the sponsors for once again hosting this event,” Maleyko
added. “Our district is very fortunate to have so many great community partners.”