Overview of the Excellence in Education Program - Beaumont Foundation

1. Beaumont FoundationA NONPROFIT CORPORATION Excellence in Education Award Program Wayne A. Reaud Award – Southeast Texas Gilbert I. “Buddy” Low Award –East Texas Frank and Nancy Newton Award – Lubbock County, TX Donley Award – Lea County, NM Wayne A. Reaud Gilbert I. “Buddy” Low W. Frank Newton

2. Beaumont FoundationA NONPROFIT CORPORATION Items for Discussion Purpose Eligibility Process Selection Criteria Gala Comments for Previous Winners Timeline Contact Information

3. Purpose To celebrate and recognize superior contributions of teacherswhose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning in students of all backgrounds and learning abilities.

4. Eligibility Exemplify the highest standards and practices of the teaching profession. Completed five years teaching. Be a full-time teacher whose responsibility is the direct instruction of students.

5. Process Nomination Process Schools or individuals nominate teachers. Application Process Nominees complete application packet. Selection Process Campus 5-person Nominating Committee – committee membership teachers and students. Campus Nominating Committee selects Campus nominee and submit Campus Nominee to Foundation for selection of winner.

6. Nomination & Application Packet Nomination Packet Nomination Form 1 Page explaining why the nominee deserves the award 2 pages of supplementary materials Application Packet Application Form Resume & current photograph Favorite Quote or Motto Responses to 4 Professional Questions 4 Letters of Support

7. Candidate Selection Criteria Dedication, knowledge, and skill; Expertise to inspire students; Demonstrated distinguished classroom practice; Professionalism and collegiality; High standards for self and students; Ability to create a classroom environment conducive to learning; Commitment to students and their learning; Respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues; Contribution to the wider school community.

8. Inaugural Gala

9. $10,000, Crystal Obelisk, and Portrait

10. An Evening to Remember!

11. Comments from the Winners “I was absolutely thrilled at the news of this incredible recognition. It is indeed an honor to have been chosen from among so many well-deserving teachers in the SoutheastTexas area. I am truly humbled. My career has been an exciting journey and to be celebrated in such a way is more than I could have ever imagined.” ~ Susan Pate “The gala was absolutely perfect. The evening was something out of a fairy tale. Such attention had been give to every detail. From the registration to picking up the portraits on the way out. You thought of every thing! The tables were simply beautiful, the music was perfect, the meal delicious, and the speakers were delightful. I just can’t begin to tell you how honored I felt. Thank you so much for allowing me to invite guests. It was so incredibly awesome to be surrounded by my loved ones as I was presented with the award. I honestly have to say it was an evening neither I nor my family and friends will forget.” ~ Debbie Amy

12. “The program you’ve created and have so magnificently carried forward is without a doubt the most generous, the most prestigious, and the most special of any of the other teacher recognition awards in existence today. Every aspect ,from the initial nomination to the elegant banquet, was truly first-class and an almost surreal experience for myself and my peers. I cannot possibly thank you enough for generously giving of a very Impressive monetary amount as well as the time and effort that went into making these awards so special.” ~ Beth Harris “Needless to say I’ve been walking on air since I received notification that I am one of the recipients of the Excellence in Education Award! Of course my first question is what do I wear? I don’t think I’ve ever attended anything with the work ‘Gala’ attached to it! ~ Sharon Woolley

13. “I want to thank you for the exceptional gala. All of my family were impressed with the attention to detail. The food was delicious, the flowers beautiful, the speakers wonderful, the trophies awesome. My mom and dad cried! It was a big honor and I appreciate all you did to make it extra special.” ~ Cheryl Adams “It is the morning after and I’m so excited that it is really difficult to teach. It was obvious that the gala commanded planning and organizational skills. It was absolutely amazing! Words cannot express my gratitude to you and the Beaumont Foundation for your gifts and thoughtfulness of this prestigious Award. It is one I will cherish for years to come. I know the word Is out about the ‘Reaud Excellence in Education Award.” It is absolutely amazing to be acknowledged for a job that I truly love.” ~ Belinda Taylor

14. Beaumont FoundationA NONPROFIT CORPORATION 2010 Timeline November 16, 2009 – February 5, 2010: Nominations Accepted February 12, 2010: Application Deadline February 26, 2010: Campuses Submit Nominees to the Beaumont Foundation March 26, 2010: Excellence in Education Winners Announced May 3, 2010: Award Gala Honoring the Wayne A. Reaud Excellence in Education Award Winners, Beaumont ,TX May 5, 2010: Award Gala Honoring the Frank and Nancy Newton Excellence in Education Award Winners, Lubbock, TX May 6, 2010: Award Gala Honoring the Donley Excellence in Education Award Winners, Hobbs, NM May 5, 2010: Award Gala Honoring the Gilbert I. Low Excellence in Education Award Winners, San Augustine, TX

15. Beaumont FoundationA NONPROFIT CORPORATION Excellence in Education Award Program For Additional Information: www.bmtfoundation.com Daryl Ann Borel Director of Grants Beaumont Foundation 470 Orleans, First Floor Beaumont, Texas 77701 dborel@bmtfoundation.com 409.838.1812 ext 102