The Big Hoopla STEM Teacher Of The Year award recognizes the great contributions K-8 teachers make in STEM classrooms in the Dayton region. The program recognizes and honors K-8 teacher excellence. It identifies, from among the countless peers in the region, a group of teachers to serve as a visible representation of innovation, persistence, and commitment to STEM education in classrooms in the region. Additionally, selection of The Big Hoopla STEM Teacher Of The Year brings great recognition to the teacher’s school district or system.
The 2019 Hoopla STEM Teacher of the Year was Beth Allaire, a STEM teacher at Bishop Leibold Elementary School in Miami Township.
Why Apply: Recipients of the award receive the following:
- A $1,000 grant from Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School and The Big Hoopla Local Organizing Committee to be used to improve STEM learning in the classroom
- An official Big Hoopla STEM Teacher Of The Year plaque awarded at the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge
- 50 Upper Arena tickets for each of the First Four March Madness games, to be shared by the teacher with his/her students and families
- 4 Hoopla Central VIP Passes for one evening
How to Apply: Complete the nomination form below. Students, Parents, Colleagues, Administrators can nominate a teacher. Application deadline is February 1, 2020.
Teacher of the Year will be awarded March 15, 2020!
