NFL Network PE Teacher of the Year

Purpose: NFL Network is looking for those life-changing PE teachers leading the fight against childhood obesity.  Do you know one?  NFL Network will award The NFL Network PE Teacher of the Year a $10,000 stipend, a $5,000 School Companion PE Grant, and a trip to the NFL draft. The NFL Network PE Teacher of the Year will also act as a spokesperson for the program in 2013, both at Keep Gym In School  events and with the media. The NFL Network believes that every student should have the opportunity to participate in quality physical education.  As part of the Keep Gym In School mission, The NFL Network seeks to increase access to in-school physical activity and to teach skills needed to establish and sustain healthy lifestyles.  The PE Teacher of theYear Award recognizes the role of educators In achieving that mission.  
Eligibility: Applicants must be an active, full-time classroom teacher (K through grade 12) in a public, private or charter school with:
  • teaching as the primary responsibility rather than administrative or supervisory responsibilities;
  • plans to actively continue his/her teaching career (currently teaching and planning to remain teaching through the 2012 -2013 school year);
  • expertise in physical education and be able to deliver age-appropriate content in a meaningful and engaging manner;
  • ability to incorporate innovative instructional materials, curriculum or techniques, to support and enhance instruction;
  • evidence of ongoing professional learning through completion of specific training and/or advanced degrees;
  • exemplary interpersonal skills in communicating with students, parents, administrators, community members and professional colleagues;Engage parents/families as partners in the learning process to enhance student achievement; and
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating a climate of caring and respect conducive to effective teaching and learning.
Amount available per project: $10,000
Deadline for HISD Intent to Submit form: December 5, 2012
Deadline for Applications to Funding Agency: December 31, 2012
An Intent to Submit form must be completed and sent to the Office of Community Development in order to apply for any grant for Humble ISD. Please contact Adrianne Holmes at the Office of Community Development at 281-641-8141 for more information.
Link to opportunity:   http://www.keepgyminschool.com/pe-teacher-of-the-year/
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