The South Carolina Association of Middle Level Education (SCAMLE) established the Teacher Candidate to Watch Award
to recognize an outstanding teacher candidate who has or is completing their internship or student teaching in a middle school and has demonstrated both a commitment to middle level teaching and an awareness of young adolescent development. The Teacher Candidate to Watch must be completing a degree in middle level education in a state approved program.
Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:
- A student teacher or intern who is completing his/her student teaching in the fall or preceding spring term in grades 5-8
- Enjoys teaching middle level students
- Makes a positive difference in the school and community
- The host school or the college/university or the supervisor must be a SCAMLE member
Self-nominations for this award are not permitted.