The Morris Museum of Art Outstanding Teaching in Art Awards
To celebrate the achievement of teachers who enrich their students’ lives through art, the Morris Museum of Art is presenting, for the fifth year, awards to two Central Savannah River Area teachers. One of these awards will honor an art teacher and the other will honor a classroom teacher in another discipline who integrates art into his or her curriculum. The purpose of the awards is to recognize teachers who demonstrate a commitment to the notion that art in as essential part of learning.

Teachers of grades K-12 in public and private schools in the CSRA are eligible. Teachers may be nominated by peers or administrators, or may apply themselves. Application materials are available at the links below. Completed application packets are due at the museum by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2010.

Each winner will receive a cash prize of $250.00 to be used for professional learning, classroom supplies, conference expenses, or other ways the teacher determines are appropriate. Winners will be announced no later than April 23, 2010, and awards will be made at the winners’ schools if possible.

Eligibility and application:
Teachers of kindergarten through grade 12 in public and private schools in the CSRA may be nominated by peers or administrators or may nominate themselves.
The following items are required in the application packet:

• Completed questionnaire.
• One lesson plan. The lesson plan must follow the guidelines provided.
• A letter of recommendation by a supervisory official (principal, supervisor of instruction, or superintendent) that includes a statement that the lesson plan was implemented.
• A letter of recommendation written by a colleague, parent of student, or peer.
• Release form, , so that we may reproduce lesson plans and share information with other teachers.
• A supporting portfolio either on CD, color copies, or color prints. The portfolio should include:

1. Images of student work (five or fewer) from the lesson.
2. Images (two or fewer) of a display of student work.
3. Images of student work (five or fewer) from any other lesson(s).

Judging is based on:
• Evidence of creativity and innovation in teaching methods and curriculum
• Development of a philosophy and theory of art teaching that is reflected in and outside the classroom
• Involvement in community arts activities, professional organizations, art councils, visual arts workshops or conferences, and/or arts integration workshops or conferences
• Involvement of students in art activities such as exhibitions, field trips, and conferences in and beyond the classroom.