MA Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

Do you know a great teacher? A teacher who...

Creates an affirming environment where students engage in deeper learning and are held to high expectations with targeted support?
Builds strong relationships with students, families, and the larger school and district community?
Has ideas about great teaching, feels strongly about what it looks like to provide high-quality instruction, and is eager to work with a diverse group of stakeholders to make our education system better?

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is seeking nominations for the next Massachusetts Teacher of the Year!

Being the Massachusetts Teacher of the Year is a way for incredible teachers to be celebrated, share their voice and their learning journey, and broaden their impact.

Please submit this form to nominate a teacher. The nominated teacher will receive a congratulatory email notifying them of your nomination and an invitation to apply.

For more information on the Massachusetts Teacher of the Year program, including specific eligibility requirements, click here.

1. Thank you for nominating a teacher. Please provide the following information about yourself. *This question is required.

First Name *This question is required.

Last Name *This question is required.

Your Email *This question is required. This question requires a valid email address.

How do you know the teacher being nominated? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

2. Please provide the following information about the nominee. *This question is required.

Is this a nomination for co-teachers? (two teachers who teach in the same classroom at the same time and are responsible for the same students)

Nominated Teacher's First Name

Nominated Teacher's Last Name

Nominated Teacher's Email This question requires a valid email address.

Co-Teacher Nominee First Name

Co-Teacher Nominee Last Name

Co-Teacher Nominee email This question requires a valid email address.

Name of nominee's school *This question is required.

School District *This question is required.

Why do you feel this teacher should be recognized? *This question is required.

3. Name of teacher's supervisor (if known)

4. Email of teacher's supervisor (if known) This question requires a valid email address.

5. How long has the nominee been teaching (if known)?