Lincoln (Neb.) - Aug. 6, 1998 - The University of Nebraska- Lincoln Teachers College seeks nominees for the 1999 Christa McAuliffe Prize.
The annual prize goes to a Nebraska elementary or secondary school teacher in memory of McAuliffe, the teacher-astronaut who died in the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in January 1986. The recipient will be honored at a banquet in late January and receive a $1,000 stipend and a plaque.
Nominations are due Oct. 31 and should be sent to Office of the Dean, Teachers College, P.O. Box 880234, 231 Mabel Lee Hall, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0234.
Nomination packets may include a letter of nomination that
addresses how the nominee exemplifies the courage, commitment to
excellence, creativity and ability to inspire that characterized
McAuliffe; a resume of the nominee's professional experience and
education; a statement from the nominee expressing his or her
teaching philosophy; a statement from the nominee of the way in
which he or she exemplifies McAuliffe's characteristics mentioned
above; and up to eight letters of support from students, parents,
administrators, fellow teachers and community members.
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