Nominate an outstanding MS 54 teacher for a Big Apple Award that recognizes teacher excellence in New York City. Nominations are due by January 10, 2021. Nominating an MS 54 teacher will show your appreciation for a dedicated educator and will contribute to a citywide conversation about teaching excellence and showcase the work happening in our school community.

To nominate a teacher, please reflect on how the teacher has demonstrated exceptional success in the following areas:

IMPACT ON STUDENT LEARNING: Sets and exceeds standards-driven goals for stellar student achievement (academic, social, and behavioral). Establishes trust with students to allow for true collaboration.  

INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES: Uses rigorous instruction through a variety of teaching methods, creates a supportive environment in the classroom that actively engages students in learning, and acts as a collaborative teacher by working with others to innovate and hone their practice.  

CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHOOL COMMUNITY: Demonstrates effective leadership in and out of the classroom and shows relentless efforts to build strong family-community ties. Establishes trust with families and school leaders to allow for true collaboration and expands the impact of the professional contributions.

You can complete this form for as many teachers as you want to nominate. Members of the MS 54 PTA will review the nominations and will coordinate submissions. Please submit your nominations by Thursday, January 7.