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SIMPLOT INSPIRATIONAL TEACHER AWARD

The Education Council recognizes the importance of dedicated teachers in the classroom.  Many successful people attribute their achievements to teachers who have inspired them. 

Every spring the J. R. Simplot Company sponsors the Pocatello District #25 Simplot Inspirational Teacher Award.  Students and parents are encouraged to nominate their favorite teacher by completing a nomination form. 

Following is the criteria used to determine the winner:

  1. Teacher's inspiration of students
  2. Teacher's innovative methods in the classroom
  3. Teacher's commitment to teaching life-long skills

The winning teacher receives a check for $500.  Finalists receive a check for $100.

A committee from the Simplot Education Council chooses the Inspirational Teacher winner and the finalists. 

The awards are presented at a ceremony in the spring which all teachers and District #25 students and parents are invited to attend. 

Inspirational Teacher Award Schedule
 
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  • March 2009 - Nomination forms will be distributed to schools.
     
     
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  • March 23, 2009 - Due date for nominations.

     
     
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  • April 27, 2009 - Inspirational Teacher Award ceremony at Highland High School (Pocatello, Idaho) at 7 pm.
     
     
     
     
    Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Inspirational Teacher Award winner:

    Jay Ronk, Highland High School

     

    Finalists:

    Amy Bowie, Highland High School

    Brenda Scheer, Tendoy Elementary School

    Cathy Sweitzer, Green Acres Elementary

    David Swenson, Highland High School

    Donna Thau, Franklin Middle School

    Erika Coleman, Highland High School

    Gale Dutton, Hawthorne Middle School

    Gigi Hunt, Indian Hills Elementary

    Jodie Hale, Hawthorne Middle School

    Joe Morris, Century High School

    Kelly Christensen, Franklin Middle School

    Lisa Holzer, Pocatello High School

    Mark Bowman, Indian Hills Elementary

    Mark Edwards ,Pocatello High School

    Mary Spiker, Syringa Elementary

    Robert Martens, Jefferson Elementary

    Teri Mitton, Highland High School

    Vickie Reeder, Tendoy Elementary School