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National State Teachers of the Year
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Dec.-Jan. 2010 NSTOY eNews |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 01:14 |
In This issue | Practitioner's Conference | 2010 TOY Finalists | | Speaker's Bureau Info | TOY Concerns |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 February 2010 01:30 )
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Dolly Parton Sponsors Chasing Rainbow Award to Recognize Outstanding Teachers |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 07 February 2010 00:23 |
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Chasing Rainbows Nomination Form - High Resolution Version (5.4 Mb) Application Deadline April 1st
 The National State Teachers of the Year organization was excited to present to Dolly Parton the "Chasing Rainbows" Award on April 5, 2002 at the dedication of the Chasing Rainbows Museum in Dollywood. Dolly has not only captured the rainbow, but the pot of gold at the end as well. But it wasn't that pot of gold that captured NTOY's attention; it was "a heart filled with gold." Dolly loves children and it is her desire that all children across the nation have books of their very own in their own home, become better readers, and expand their imaginations. Although everyone knows Dolly as a talented singer, songwriter, and actress, this award honors her for her lifelong commitment to improve the lives of children. Every year NSTOY will honor a Chasing Rainbows Teacher of the Year who, like Dolly Parton, has overcome great obstacles in his/her life, has captured the rainbows, and is helping children. This distinguished award will be displayed in a permanent place in the Chasing Rainbows Museum wit the award winning teacher's name beside Dolly's as a reminder to people to never be afraid to chase their dreams. The recipient of the award will be treated to a weekend trip to Dollywood to meet Dolly, have their name added to the award, and enjoy the beautiful Smokey Mountains. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 February 2010 01:14 )
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NSTOY 2010 Annual Conference |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 17 January 2010 21:24 |
 National State Teachers of the Year Conference
"Reaching New Heights" in Education
Estes Park, Colorado
July 9 -12, 2010
CONFERENCE ITINERARY Click READ MORE below for Registration, Lodging, Transportation, Menus and Meal Reservation Forms. Overview of Conference Activities: Thursday
July 8th | Please plan on arriving and registering at the Lake Shore Lodge in Estes Park, Colorado. General registration will begin at 1:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. when a reception with local entertainment will be held for all conference attendees. | | | | Friday
July 9th | Early registration will take place from 7:00-8:30 a.m. The 2010 NSTOY Conference Welcome and Opening sessions will begin at 9:00 a.m. following a buffet breakfast. The day's agenda will include a keynote speech by Dwight Jones- Colorado's Commissioner of Education, breakout sessions on educational advocacy, committee assignments, and a review of Old Business. Additional activities will include morning walks around Lake Estes, free time to explore Estes Park (local shuttles available), an evening reception and dinner at Lake Shore Lodge. Each morning, guests accompanying NSTOY members will be provided a list of self-guided activity options as well as transportation information. | | | | Saturday
July 10th | The NSTOY Practitioner's Conference will be held at Estes Park High School from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. featuring sessions facilitated by current and former TOYs, National Board Certified Teachers, and national lecturers, and provide professional development for Colorado teachers as well as NSTOY members. Shuttles will transport NSTOY participants to and from the event. Additional activities will include morning walks around Lake Estes, a breakfast buffet to start the day, catered lunch, evening meal back at Lake Shore Lodge, and then options for NSTOY members and their families to attend evening events at the Rooftop Rodeo, the Historic Estes Park Theater, or wildlife viewing in Rocky Mountain National Park. Each morning, guests accompanying NSTOY members will be provided a list of self-guided activity options as well as transportation information. | | | | | Sunday
July 11th | Afternoon Conference sessions focused on "Teachers at the Table" and New Business. Plans are being made for round table discussions facilitated by local and NSTOY presenters. Morning activities will include a buffet breakfast for all as well as many options for conference participants and their families: worship services, walks around Lake Estes, free time to explore the area, time for committee meetings, reunions with NSTOY friends. Evening activities for all will include a Cowboy Supper to be held at the Aspen Lodge, a local dude ranch. Trail & wagon rides as well as campfire entertainment will complement this Western themed evening. Each morning, guests accompanying NSTOY members will be provided a list of self-guided activity options as well as transportation information. | | | | Monday
July 12th | Final Conference Sessions and Closing Banquet Breakout sessions and the election of officers will be the focus of morning meetings, giving participants time to continue discussions of NSTOY goals and educational advocacy; a keynote speaker (hopefully the current National Teacher of the Year) will address NSTOY members during a catered lunch at the Lakeshore Lodge. Free time will be offered from 2:30 - 6:30 with evening activities beginning with a reception prior to the Closing Banquet. The banquet will feature a "wild game" menu including a steamship of buffalo, elk tenderloins, rocky mountain trout, and many other specialties from the Rocky Mountain region. Evening activities will bring together NSTOY members and friends and family for the installation of NSTOY Officers, the Invitation to 2011 Conference, and a chance to visit and wish fond farewells to all. Each morning, guests accompanying NSTOY members will be provided a list of self-guided activity options as well as transportation information. |
Overview of Post-Conference Activities: Tuesday
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July 14th | Guided Tour Options to possibly include
- Historic Estes, Rocky Mountain National Park, and/or Grand Lake
- Boulder's Pearl Street, Denver's LoDo, and Coors Brewery
- Adventure based activities: hiking, rafting, fishing, horseback riding
Recommendations for self-guided activities will be provided during conference registration. Note: Specific details and prices for tours will follow soon. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 January 2010 23:46 )
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Oct.-Nov. 2009 NSTOY eNews |
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Written by Administrator
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Saturday, 12 December 2009 09:20 |
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NSTOYeNEWS Oct-Nov 09 In this issue: Invitation to the 2010 NSTOY Conference | Practitioner's Conference | Call for Presentation Proposals form | NSTOY watches & Pins |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 12 December 2009 09:29 )
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NSTOY Website Goes Green |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 13 September 2009 11:33 |
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 The company that hosts the NSTOY website has made a considerable effort to be eco-friendly. Recently the company moved to a wind energy program to offset the effects of their electrical consumption.
"Since generating wind energy on site isn't feasible, we're offsetting all of our electricity use with wind-generated Renewable Energy Certificates, which prevent the release of 2,660 metric tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere each year. That figure is staggering when you consider the estimated yearly benefit to the environment is equivalent to any one of the following: - planting approximately 2,390 acres of trees
- not driving 6.1 million miles
- removing 510 cars from the road "
For more information visit http://www.ipower.com/green/ |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 13 September 2009 11:43 )
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Connecticut Special Education Teacher to be Named National Teacher of the Year at White House Ceremony |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 03 May 2009 12:24 |
Washington, DC, April 27, 2009 – “A teacher can receive no greater reward than the knowledge that he or she helped recover a lost student.”
That statement by Anthony Mullen comes from a lifetime of service in the public sector, first as a New York City police officer and then, to further transform the fractured lives of young people in crisis, as a teacher and mentor of teenagers who truly need a second chance.
Because of his innovative approach, community focus, and teamwork with other teachers, Mullen was named 2009 National Teacher of the Year by President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. Also recognized at this event was the 2009 state teachers of the year. Click READ MORE for the entire story. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 28 June 2009 22:41 )
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Teaching by Reaching across the Globe |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 23:00 |
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Jerry Pierce (IA 95) began a “foreign odyssey” in 2003 by teaching in the Ukraine while staying with a family that eventually immigrated to the United States. Jerry hosted both these family members and another Ukrainian student, so he had a total of five Ukrainians in his home for six months. Jerry described the situation as “a fun experience.” The father of the Ukrainian family has maintained his conn ection with Jerry through the years by participating in his weekly tutoring sessions.  | | | Sergei Khrushchev (son of Nikita Khrushchev) and Jerry Pierce (IA 95) This photo was taken on August 30, 2009 at the National Guard Camp Dodge in Des Moines, Iowa at the fiftieth anniversary celebration of Nikita Khrushchev's visit to Iowa in 1959. | |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 08 September 2009 19:14 )
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Looking for TOYs to be Presenters |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 30 September 2009 21:51 |
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Presentations at the Practitioner's Conference on July 10, 2010 provide TOYs an opportunity to share their expertise and best practices with colleagues, area teachers, and education majors. It is one way TOYs can meet the goals of the National State Teachers of the Year organization and give back to education in the conference host state. Here's how you can you contribute to our practitioners’ conference: In order to meet the current needs of educators in Colorado, we are looking for TOYs willing to facilitate presentations on the following topics: - Educational Advocacy (local, state, national)
- Teachers at the Table Act
- Best Practices (lesson plans for specific grade levels/subjects)
- Secondary Literacy
- Early Childhood Education
- Differentiation for Diverse Learners
- National Standards
- Teacher Leadership
- Critical Friends Groups
- Experiences with Professional Organizations: The National Writing Project, Smithsonian, National Board Certification, etc.
- Staying Energized in Education through Professional Excellence
- Assessment Strategies
- Using Technology in Instruction
- ELL Strategies
- Using RTI in the Classroom
- Data Driven Instruction
- Incorporating 21st Century Skills
Other
If you would like to present CLICK HERE to download a PDF version of the proposal form that you can fill out and mail in. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 September 2009 22:04 )
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2009 Annual Conference Minutes |
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Written by Art Peekel
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Saturday, 05 September 2009 09:38 |
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Marcia J. Ritter, NSTOY secretray has released the minutes from the 2009 NSTOY annual conference that was held in Northport, Maine in July of 2009. Included are minutes from: |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 05 September 2009 10:21 )
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Chasing Rainbows |
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Written by Administrator
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Sunday, 07 June 2009 23:49 |
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The National State Teachers of the Year organization was excited to present to Dolly Parton the "Chasing Rainbows" Award on April 5, 2002 at the dedication of the Chasing Rainbows Museum in Dollywood. Dolly has not only captured the rainbow, but the pot of gold at the end as well. But it wasn't that pot of gold that captured NTOY's attention; it was "a heart filled with gold." Dolly loves children and it is her desire that all children across the nation have books of their very own in their own home, become better readers, and expand their imaginations. Although everyone knows Dolly as a talented singer, songwriter, and actress, this award honors her for her lifelong commitment to improve the lives of children. For moe information visit the NSTOY Chasing Rainbows page. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 07 June 2009 23:53 )
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