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Teacher of the Year (TOTY)

Award criteria and nomination procedure

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PURPOSE OF THE AWARD

The Professional Music Teachers of New Mexico believes it is important to recognize and award individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of music teaching in the private and/or public sectors of New Mexico.

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CRITERIA/GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATING AND ELECTING CANDIDATES

Nomination consists of a resume of the individual’s achievements and status as a musician and music teacher in New Mexico.

Candidates must:

  • be a current member of PMTNM and MTNA and a legal resident of New Mexico.

  • be supportive of the philosophy and objectives of PMTNM and MTNA.

  • demonstrate outstanding professional relationship with students, fellow music teachers, and public school officials and community leaders who support music and music teaching.

  • demonstrate a consistent record of high standards of teaching and promoting music teaching in New Mexico.

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THE RESUME MUST INCLUDE

  • Number of years of service to music teaching.

  • Evidence of quality teaching, reflected by student and organizational awards.

  • Identified service to PMTNM through active participation at the local, district, state, division, and/or national levels.

  • List of honors and/or awards received, with dates.

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​PROCEDURE FOR NOMINATING AND ELECTING TEACHER OF THE YEAR

  • At the regular spring board meeting nominations from board members or the membership at large will be considered for the award.

  • Upon reviewing the written nomination, the board member will evaluate each candidate’s achievements.

  • All nominations presented will then be discussed by the board. When deemed appropriate by the presiding officer, or any board member, a call for the vote will be made which will be taken by secret ballot with each board member listing their two top choices from the list of nominees.

  • Three names receiving the highest number of votes will then be placed for another vote by secret ballot by the Board.

  • The name receiving the greatest number of votes, out of the three, will be declared the Teacher of the Year.

  • In the case of a tie during the second balloting, another secret vote will be taken to determine the winner.

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ANNOUNCING THE AWARD

The Board’s decision will be announced by the President with formal written notification being sent to the winner, and announcement made in the Spring issue of Segue. The award will consist of the following:

  • A plaque engraved with the name of the award, year, and name of the recipient.

  • Publication of the recipient’s picture and appropriate recognition made in the fall issue of the SEGUE.

  • Public recognition made by presenting the award to the recipient at the Conference Banquet of the annual PMTNM State Conference.

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SAMPLE MUSIC TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM

1. Name of nominee

2. Address

3. Place and date of birth

4. Family information

5. Education

6. Teaching experience (Include years and places)

7. Specific Activities and experience relating to teaching music and year taught

8. Committee/Board experience with PMTNM, or MTNM, or other teaching organizations.

9. Membership in professional organizations and activities (Including recitals and performance related activities)

10. High School/College activities and honors

11. Community activities and Services

12. Other (Include publications/compositions)

13. Date and signature of nominator

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