Educator of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year Award

Each year, the Willard School District names a district Educator of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the year. Each of these honorees is recognized during the end of year celebration, which will be hosted on April 10, 2023. Anyone can nominate an educator or support staff employee for their respective awards. 

Educator of the Year

Nominations for Educator of the Year will be accepted via this form throughout the month of February. Staff, students, parents, and community members may nominate an educator for the award. Nominations are reviewed by committee and narrowed to one finalist per building. The number of votes and specific form responses are taken into consideration. Finalists will be announced via social media in mid-March. The nine finalists are then sent to a committee, who will select the recipient for the Educator of the Year award. 

Nominees must have worked in the school district for at least one year. Educators who have already announced their intent to retire or leave the district at the end of the year are not eligible for Educator of the Year. This award is open to all certified staff excluding administrators and directors. Counselors, Instructional Coaches, and Library Media Specialists are eligible.

Support Staff Employee of the Year

Nominations for Support Staff Employee of the Year will be accepted via this form throughout the month of February. Staff, students, parents, and community members may nominate a support staff employee for the award. Nominations are reviewed by committee and narrowed to one finalist per building. The number of votes and specific form responses are taken into consideration. Finalists will be announced via social media in mid-March. The nine finalists are then sent to a committee, who will select the recipient for the Support Staff Employee of the Year award. 

Nominees must have worked in the school district for at least one year. Support staff who have already announced their intent to retire or leave the district at the end of the year are not eligible for the award. Any non-certified employee is eligible for this award.