NC SHAPE's Teachers of the Year (TOY) program recognizes outstanding teachers in the following categories:
Adapted Physical Education (K-12)
Dance Education (K-12, not as a subject within a Physical Education program)
Middle School Health Educator of the Year (6-8)
High School Health Educator of the Year (9-12)
Elementary Physical Education (K-5)
Middle School Physical Education (6-8)
High School Physical Education (9-12)
Being selected as an NC SHAPE Teacher of the Year is one of the highest honors within our profession. Individuals named NC SHAPE TOY are eligible for SHAPE America's Southern District TOY award and have a three-year window to apply at the district level. The winner of the Southern District TOY goes on to compete for national SHAPE America TOY honors.
Criteria:
Current membership in NC SHAPE at the time of application and when receiving the award
Minimum of five years of teaching experience in the content area nominated for
Degree and certification in teaching
Full-time teaching in North Carolina at the time of application submission & selection
Retired teachers are not eligible
Minimum of 50% of total job responsibilities is teaching in the category nominated for at the time of application and selection:
Adapted Physical Education (K-12)
Dance Education (K-12, not as a subject within a Physical Education program)
Elementary Physical Education (K-5)
Middle School Health Educator of the Year (6-8)
Middle School Physical Education (6-8)
High School Physical Education (9-12)
High School Health Educator of the Year (9-12)
Demonstrates evidence of excellence in teaching and dedication to the mission and principles of the NC SHAPE
Nomination Deadline: April 15 of each year.
Nominee's Application Requirements: Once the Recognition Committee chair receives the nomination, an email will be sent to the nominee with a link to the application form, where the required documents can be uploaded. All documents must be submitted in PDF format.
Application Deadline: May 15 of each year.
Artie Kamiya, Executive Director
Cell: (919) 818-6486
Address: 3509 Mossdale Avenue, Durham, NC 27707
Email:
The Alliance partners with other organizations that have common goals and interests. We encourage you to support their work as well as ours as together we strive to create a healthier, more creative, and active North Carolina.
NCAAHPERD-SM is a 501(C)(3) not for profit organization of athletics, health, physical education, recreation, and dance professionals whose mission is "To provide advocacy, professional development, and unity for health, physical education, recreation, dance, and athletics professionals and students in order to enhance and promote the health of North Carolinians. Our vision is to be the leading organization promoting and supporting a healthier, more creative, and active North Carolina."
