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Wisconsin Title I Association Awards

  • Scholarship Award
  • Outstanding Service Award
  • Administrator Award
  • Grant


    Click here for the Outstanding Administrator Award Recipient:
     

    Outstanding Administrator Nomination Form
     

    OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD GUIDELINES

    The Wisconsin Title I Association presents the Outstanding Administrator Award to a Wisconsin administrator who demonstrates leadership in the Title I program.

    Eligibility:

    Title I staff may nominate any school district administrator who is not employed through Title I funds. Nominees should display these qualities:

    • Acts as an advocate of Title I
    • Is knowledgeable about Title I
    • Provides leadership that reflects current research and practice in Title I programs
    • Serves as role model for other administrators
       


    Nomination Process:

    Nominations must include four letters of support from any of these sources: teachers, supervisors, board members, parents, local community members, or any other appropriate references. Letters of support should include information on how the nominee meets the above criteria. Each school district may nominate one person.

    Nomination packets, consisting of the four letters of support, vita describing the nominee's educational background and professional activities, and a nomination form should be submitted to:

     

    Linda Bruun

    Director of Instruction
    Reedsburg School District
    501 K Street
    Reedsburg, WI 53959
    608-524-2016, Ext 2026 (Work)
    608-524-6818 (Fax)
    lbruun@rsd.k12.wi.us

     

    Outstanding Administrator Nomination Form

     

    Deadline:

    The deadline for nominations is March 1, 2010. No late materials will be accepted.

    Notification of Award

    Recipients of the Outstanding Administrator Award will be notified in March. The person nominating the administrator will receive a copy of the notification letter.

     


    WTIA and Local District Responsibilities:

    WTIA will be responsible for:

  • Paying registration and meal fees for the Spring Conference.
  • Contacting the person who completed the forms about the final selection.
  • Contacting the recipients' district administrator and school board president to inform them of the award being given to a member of their staff.
  • Helping the local contact who completed the forms to write a press release.

    Local Title I Projects may want to do any of the following:

  • Pick up the recipient's travel and lodging costs.
  • Recognize the recipient at a local district level.
  • Distribute a press release regarding the honored administrator.

    Outstanding Administrator Nomination Form

    2008 Outstanding Administrator Award Winner

    Sherri Torkelson

    Director of Instruction and Elementary Principal

    Forrest Street Early Learning Center

    Black River Falls School District

     

    In her roles as district curriculum coordinator and elementary principal, Sherri combines professional expertise and leadership with a rare ability to interact effectively with her staff, students, other administrators and community.  Her philosophy of shared leadership, interest in the concept of Professional Learning Communities, and relentless pursuit of research-based practices allow her to promote optimal staff development and student achievement.

     

    Sherri is a strong advocate for Title I programming and provided leadership in moving the Forrest Street Early Learning Center from a targeted assistance program to a school wide program.  The school wide program provides the flexibility needed to meet the diverse academic needs of the students.  Some of the initiatives that Sherri is responsible for bringing to the Black River Falls District include Four Block Literacy Model, 6 + 1 Traits of Writing, brain-based learning, technological applications, and Professional Learning Communities.  In addition, she has been involved in the implementation of PI 34. 

     

    Sherri is a hard working and energetic professional.  She would never expect anything of her staff that she is not willing to do herself.  She leads by example and encourages shared leadership to enhance individual strengths and promote excellence.  Our Title I program flourishes under her leadership.  She has the ability to make her staff feel valued and inspired.  And she does everything with the students’ best interest in mind.  It is a joy and privilege to work with Sherri.

     

     

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