Curriculum and Instruction Information Item

DATE:	Tuesday, September 18, 2012
TO:	School Board Members
FROM:	MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent
SUBJECT / RECOMMENDATIONS
Recognition of the 2012/2013 Hillsborough County Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year for Elementary, Middle, and Senior High School (Elementary/Middle/Secondary Education – Curriculum and Instruction Division)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each year the district selects the Hillsborough Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year for elementary, middle, and senior high school. School faculties nominate a teacher to represent their school and the nominees submit a portfolio for committee review.  Winners are selected based on professionalism, teaching methods, and student/teacher relationships.  These teachers exemplify “best practices” in the teaching of social studies.  Winners are entered in the state competition to select the Florida Council of Social Studies (FCSS) Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year and are invited to attend an awards ceremony and luncheon in their honor at the state social studies conference.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
• Demonstrate consistent and effective teaching methods • Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum
FINANCIAL IMPACT (Budgeted:  No)
This agenda item is for recognition and has no financial impact to the district.
EVALUATION
N/A
SUBMITTED BY:  Daryl Saunders, Supervisor, Elementary Social Studies Martha Ford, Supervisor, Middle School Social Studies Dennis Holt, Supervisor, Secondary Social Studies

Barbara B. Hancock		Wynne A. Tye
General Director, Elementary Education (813) 272-4455		Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction (813) 272-4221
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Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) * Mtg.#20120918_513 (Board Recognition Meeting) * Section C Item# 10