College of Arts and Sciences

Between the fall and spring semesters, Appalachian student teachers are nominated for the award, which recognizes their professionalism and effectiveness in the classroom. Students are nominated by their clinical educators, university field supervisors and/or faculty members.

Nominated students then submit a reflective narrative on their student teaching experience and three letters of recommendation from their university field supervisor, clinical educator, principal/administrative designee at the school where they completed their student teaching or RCOE/university faculty members. Up to four finalists for each semester — fall and spring — are selected to compete for the top award.