Outstanding Young Educator Award Program

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Outstanding Young Educator Award

ASCD salutes a new generation's passion for
education excellence.

ASCD recognizes the value of young professionals who make a positive difference in education every day.

The OYEA program celebrates the next generation of teachers and administrators who demonstrate outstanding leadership. ASCD seeks candidates who exemplify a passion for excellence in

educating the whole child;
demonstrating leadership;
improving student engagement, achievement, and learning; and
contributing to the education profession.

Who Will Be the Next Outstanding Young Educator?

ASCD is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Outstanding Young Educator Award until 11:59 p.m. eastern on August 1, 2012.

We are also now accepting self-nominations.

2011 Outstanding Young Educator Award Winners

Luis Torres

Brad Kuntz

How It Works

Nominations are submitted
online.
The ASCD Selection
Committee reviews the
online nomination.
Exemplary nominees are
asked to submit a personal
statement.
Select candidates are invited
to participate in a video
interview.
The committee selects a
group of honorees.
The OYEA winner is chosen
from among the honorees.
The award is presented to
OYEA winners at ASCD’s
Annual Conference.

Learn More About the OYEA Program

2011 Outstanding Young Educator Award Honorees

Susan Kessler

Maureen Connolly

Benjamin Shuldiner