Call For Nominations For Kentucky Teacher Hall Of Fame

March 26, 2008

Bowling Green, Ky. - The selection committee for the Gov. Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for the 2009 class of inductees.
           
The Hall of Fame was created through a gift by former Gov. Nunn, who hoped to recognize the vital role that primary and secondary teachers in Kentucky play in the education of young people and the positive impact education has on the state’s economy.
           
Selection will be made from individuals who currently teach or who have spent a significant portion of their professional career in Kentucky and have made noteworthy contributions to the lives of children and youth in the school setting.
           
Nominees may be living or deceased. Each must have a minimum of 19 years of teaching experience, and at least 10 years in Kentucky schools. They may be nominated by their school districts, fellow educators or former students. All inductees, or a representative if ill or deceased, must be able to attend the induction ceremony.
           
Additional information and nomination materials are available online at http://edtech.wku.edu/deans_office/Gov-LBN_KY-THF.htm or from the Office of the Dean, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd., #11030, Bowling Green, KY 42101-1030, or by contacting Cathie Bryant at (270) 745-4664 or Cathie.bryant@wku.edu. Deadline for nominations is June 30, 2008.
           
The selection committee is comprised of higher education faculty and administrators, elementary and secondary teachers and administrators, and representatives from various state agencies and professional organizations. A minimum of three and maximum of six teachers will be inducted each year.
           
Western Kentucky University was selected as the home of the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame because of its 100-year history in teacher education.
           
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