2022-2023 MANS Faith-Based Educator Award

The Michigan Association of Non-public Schools (MANS) Faith-Based Educator Award is one of five awards that recognize excellence in education in MANS member schools. Award winners demonstrate the very best in faith-based education and are leaders in the field. Educators may be nominated by administrators using the electronic submission below. The deadline for submission is June 30, 2022.

Nominations are peer-reviewed and awardees are recognized at the 2022 MANS Conference and Expo on November 4, 2022. Award winners and nominators are provided complimentary conference registration in recognition of their achievement.

Other awards include the Fr. Zwers Pastor Award, Ivan E. Zylstra Award that recognizes champions of faith-based schools, and the new School Administrator’s Award and Office Professional Award.

Faith-Based Educator Award Criteria:
This award recognizes 3-5 educators who:
·         Display a passion for students and education;
·         Model faith, integrity, compassion, and leadership;
·         Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the classroom;
· Use data to drive instruction; and
· Are a role model of personal and professional growth.

Nomination Process:
Nomination packages may be submitted by a school administrator who can verify that the nominee meets the expectations outlined in the criteria section. The nominator must also include a narrative describing the nominee's achievements.

Review Process:
Each eligible nomination will be reviewed by a diverse team of educators who will make recommendations to the MANS Board of trustees in March. Award winners will be notified in August 2022.

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* 1. Nominee's full name

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* 2. Nominee's school

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* 3. Nominee's school address

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* 4. Nominee's City/State/Zip

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* 5. Nominee's phone

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* 6. Nominee's email address

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* 7. To be considered for this award, the nominator must certify that the nominee meets the following expectations:

Nominee has taught in a MANS member school for a minimum of three years.

Nominee has a history of favorable evaluations.

Nominee has a history of creativity and innovation in the classroom.

Nominee is considered a role model of faith, integrity, compassion and/or leadership.

Nominee uses data to drive student achievement.

Nominee invests in their development in a way that enhances the classroom.

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* 8. Please describe, in detail why this nominee should be considered for the Educator Award. Use examples that demonstrate how they meet the expectations listed above.

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* 9. Nominator's name

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* 10. Nominator's title

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* 11. Nominator's School

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* 12. Nominator's phone

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* 13. Nominator's email address

Thank you for your nomination and for recognizing a faith-based educator. Applications will be reviewed in July. Selected educators will be notified of their award in August and will be invited to the November MANS Conference And Expo.

Please call MANS at 517.372.9315 with questions.