The South Carolina Association of Middle Level Education (SCAMLE) established the Promising Educator to Watch Award to recognize a teacher who is new to the profession and already dedicating themselves to developing middle level learners and embracing middle level practices in their everyday teaching. Any SCAMLE member school may nominate up to three teachers for this prestigious award. Only one winner per year will be recognized by SCAMLE.
Eligible candidates should
- This award is presented to one teacher who is in their first three years of teaching.
- Works directly with middle level students.
- Makes a positive difference in the school and community.
- Seeks professional development and implements new ideas.
- Meets the needs of individual students, using effective middle level practices such as, incorporating project based learning, integrating higher order thinking skills, uses a variety of assessments tools, and develops lessons based upon the needs and talents of his/her students.
Self-nominations for this award are not permitted.