The Firebirds need your help nominating a teacher for the second annual Flint Firebirds Foundation Teacher of the Year award(s)! The two categories will be: Elementary School Teacher (Preschool – 5th Grade) & Secondary Education Teacher (6th – 12th grade). The award recipients will be recognized during a special pre-game ceremony prior to the game at Education Appreciation Night sponsored by Sovita Credit Union & the Michigan Education Association on Saturday, March 16th at 7 p.m. vs. the Windsor Spitfires.
To be eligible for Teacher of the Year, nominees must:
– Have a valid Michigan teaching certificate.
– Works directly with students in their current role.
– Recommended by someone other than themselves.
– Must be a Preschool – 12th grade educator.
Nominee criteria:
– Exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled
– Goes above and beyond their call of duty
– Is supportive of the learning environment
– Develops relationships with students and staff
Selection Process:
Voting has now concluded.
Finalists will be contacted by the Firebirds, Sovita Credit Union and the Michigan Education Association.