Licensed Educator of the Year
The Licensed Staff Member of the Year stands out as going beyond the norm, and for being particularly dedicated to student success, demonstrating a commitment to the goals articulated in our Site Plan and Building Initiatives, including:
Focusing on student learning and the meaningful use of common course objectives, outcomes, and assessments
Personalizing learning for all students, and guiding and supporting students in their personal interests and goals
Infusing high-quality teaching with the dynamic use of technology
Developing the social/emotional intelligence of students
Classified Staff Member of the Year
The Classified Staff Member of the Year goes above and beyond to support students and the school. This individual stands out in dedication, responsiveness, and creative problem-solving.
Team of the Year
Teams can be departments, curricular teams, or groups within the school who have a common purpose or function. District 20 High Performance Team Characteristics
Participative leadership: A commitment to the team’s responsibilities. Drawing out and freeing up the skills to all team members.
Shared responsibility: The team’s responsibilities are shared by all members.
Aligned on purpose: A shared sense of purpose for being. The product or goal of the team and its alignment to the district’s mission.
High communication: An open, non-judgmental communication norm. Multiple links for communication.
Future-focused: A focus on the future direction of the team. Adaptation to change.
Focused on task: Each member has a clear purpose of the task to be accomplished; how that purpose will be achieved; and the significance in relation to the team.
Creative talents: Unleashing of talents and creativity.
Rapid response: A rapid response to the team’s decisions on problems.
Volunteer of the Year
Volunteers are nominated for their creativity and ingenuity, motivation and the ability to empower others, contributions to an atmosphere of excellence, and contributions to the school community.