Since 1985, Humanities Tennessee has awarded almost $400,000 to 161 teachers in Tennessee. Full-time public or private 3rd–12th grade school teachers in Tennessee are eligible for this annual award.
Awards of Recognition for Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities are available for up to six full-time 3rd–12th grade Tennessee teachers who have demonstrated excellence in teaching the humanities, thus making the humanities an important part of their students' lives.
Each award recipient will receive a $2,000 fellowship to further their professional development in the humanities. The award recipient's school will also receive a $1,500 grant to be used for the purchase of humanities instructional materials or for student humanities projects. Teachers of English, foreign language, history and social studies are eligible, as are teachers of art, drama and music, provided they employ a solid humanities approach to these subjects through emphasis on the history, theory, and criticism of the arts.
In addition to being skillful and dedicated teachers who possess an expansive and in-depth knowledge of the humanities subject they teach, nominees should have the respect of students, parents and co-workers, as well as a record of active involvement in community activities and professional organizations, particularly those activities and organizations which involve promoting an understanding of the humanities.
The deadline to submit a draft nomination is December 31st, 2011. Final submissions are due January 31st, 2012. Previous award winners are ineligible to apply for the award again. Contact paul@humanitiestennessee.org to request nomination materials.
Read about recent Teacher Award Recipients.
