Nominate a Teacher for an R.E.B. Award
The Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2021 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence, a program that recognizes Hanover County Public Schools teachers and others in the Richmond area for their distinguished work in the classroom.
Students, parents, colleagues, school staff, including assistant principals and senior teachers, and community members may nominate an outstanding teacher by visiting the Community Foundation website. The deadline for nominations is Monday, February 22 at 5 p.m.
The R.E.B. Awards recognize public school teachers in the Richmond area who have distinguished themselves by their inspiring classroom performance. They will give grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 each to approximately 15 teachers to support professional development activities. Recipients will need to share educational ideas and experiences with fellow teachers.
Four Hanover teachers received more than $43,000 combined as part of the 2020 awards.
Nominees must have served as a teacher for at least three years. The qualities of an outstanding teacher may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Strong knowledge of subject matter;
- Dedication to the teaching profession;
- Inspires students and peers;
- Motivates students to develop skills and form positive habits towards learning and discipline;
- Utilizes creative methods to engage students in the subject matter.
Winners will be announced in the fall.