NC SHAPE's Teacher of the Year (TOY) Information & Criteria

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)
• 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 when nominated and when receiving the award
• Minimum of five years teaching experience in the content area nominated for
• Degree and certification in teaching
• Full time teaching in North Carolina at 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: May 1 of each year.

Teacher of the Year (TOY) Nomination Form