WGN-TV And Sylvan Learning Center's Featured Teacher Of The Month

Nomination Form

WGN-TV's Teacher of the Month is presented to outstanding Chicagoland teachers.

Each month from January to June 2008, WGN-TV will recognize one teacher who has made a difference in his or her school or community; this teacher will have demonstrated commitment to scholastic achievement, community service and extra-curricular activities.

Teacher of the Month

Winners are teachers who have truly put forth an extra effort to make a difference in their school and community, thereby affecting people's lives and providing inspiration to others. The winning teacher's school will be featured on WGN News at Noon and Nine and will receive a scholarship to Sylvan Learning Centers.

If you are currently a student age 13 or older in the Chicagoland viewing area or NW Indiana, nominate a teacher whom you feel makes a difference at your school or in your community. If you are younger than 13, a parent or legal guardian should fill out this form. Please fill out one entry per teacher; multiple entries per teacher does not increase the likelihood that candidates will be chosen.

Official Rules

Your name:
School name:
Town/City:
Your phone number:
E-mail address:
Age: I am 13 years of age or older
* If you are younger than 13, a parent or legal guardian must fill out this form with their own contact information. *

Name of teacher you are nominating:

How has this teacher increased the educational achievements of his/her students in the classroom?

What has this teacher done to make an impact on the community or student body at large?

If applicable, please give at least one example of the groundbreaking or innovative teaching strategies this teacher has employed.

Are there any extracurricular activities this teacher has implemented? If so, what are they and what impact have they had on the student body?

List one or two activities that are most important to the teacher nominee and explain why.

Please give at least one example of how the teacher makes a difference in the lives of his/her students.

Are these examples given regarding the teacher still taking place today?

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