Alberta Mathematics Educator Awards

 

            A maximum of three mathematics educator awards may be conferred annually in recognition of demonstrated leadership in mathematics education in Alberta.  These awards will be presented to the recipients at the MCATA annual conference.  The recipient will receive a commemorative plaque, certificate and registration at the current annual conference.  Award recipient names will be published in MCATA publications.

 

Selection Criteria

 

        Awards may be conferred upon individuals in each of the following categories:

  • Kindergarten – Grade 6 classroom teachers
  • Grades 7 – 12 classroom teachers
  • Those who have made exceptional contributions to professional development of teachers at the school, local, provincial or national levels and who have demonstrated leadership in encouraging the continuing enhancement of teaching, learning and understanding of mathematics in Alberta.

 

No more than one award will be conferred in each category, and the conferring of awards will be contingent upon there being deserving recipients in each category.

 

Nomination Procedure

 

Nominators must be current members of MCATA.

 

Nominations for the award must be forwarded to the selection committee.  A complete nomination application includes the following:

·         Information about nominee (Part 1 on reverse side)

·         Information about nominator (Part 2 on reverse side)

·         Three letters of support that reflect the criteria listed above

 

For more information, contact the Director of Awards and Grants (check homepage link to the  Executive Members for the e-mail address)

 

 

Deadline for receipt of applications:  August 1 of each year

 

 

Alberta Mathematics Educator Award Nomination Form

 

Part 1

Nominee’s Name_______________________________________________________

 

Home Address_________________________________________________________

 

City and Postal Code____________________________________________________

 

Business Address_______________________________________________________

 

City and Postal Code____________________________________________________

Home Phone _____________________  School Phone _________________________

Home Email _______________________________________________

School Email ______________________________________________

 

Signature of Nominee________________________________Date_______________

 

Part 2

Nominator’s Name_____________________________________________________

 

Home Address________________________________________________________

 

City and Postal Code___________________________________________________

 

Business Address_______________________________________________________

 

City and Postal Code____________________________________________________

 

MCATA Membership No.____________________________Member Since________

Home Phone _____________________  School Phone _________________________

Home Email _______________________________________________

School Email ______________________________________________

 

Signature of Nominator________________________________Date______________

 

Part 3

A minimum of three letters of support.  Please forward to the current Director of Grants and Awards

 

Carmen Wasylynuik [carmenbt@telus.net]

Box 4086

Barrhead, AB

T7N 1A1

 

Deadline for receipt of applications:  August 1 of each year.