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Nominate
a Humane Educator for Teacher of the Year
Who is a Humane Educator?
Humane Education is a manner of teaching that promotes
respect and compassion for all living creatures. The
Humane Society of Missouri proudly presents the Humane
Teacher of the Year Award annually to a classroom
teacher who consistently incorporates humane education
into daily teaching activities by consistently.
- Showing creativity and enthusiasm in teaching
about animals and the world that we share
- Incorporating animal or environmental issues into
existing curricula
- Serving as a humane role model for students
- Working to develop kindness and compassion in
students
Criteria for nomination:
- An educator must be a currently practicing classroom
teacher who regularly employs humane education techniques
and philosophies as part of class curricula.
- Fellow teachers, principals, school administrators,
parents and students may make nominations.
- Up to three letters of support may be included.
(This is optional.)
- Nomination must be received by mail or e-mail
by May 1.
Procedures for nomination:
Complete all of the following information and mail
to:
Please answer all of the following questions:
How does the candidate serve
as a role model who exhibits respect and compassion
for animals and people?
Briefly describe one or
two lessons, projects or activities that serve as
examples of how the candidate incorporates humane
education into daily teaching activities.
Please describe the candidate's
involvement in organizations dedicated to the preservation
and welfare of animals.
Why do you believe this
candidate should be selected as the Humane Society
of Missouri's Humane Teacher of the Year?
Candidate's information
Name:
School name:
School address/Zip:
School phone:
Grade and/or subject taught:
Years of teaching:
Your information
Name:
Title:
School or organization:
Address/Zip:
Phone:
Read about the 2006 Humane Educator of the Year
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