Cosmetology Educator of the Year Overview

COSMETOLOGY EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR OVERVIEW

The N.F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year is a highly prestigious award given to one educator each year who has exhibited the most significant contribution towards professional standards of educational excellence, particularly within the areas of student involvement during the immediate past year. Nominees must be currently working as a classroom educator and must be a current member of Cosmetology Educators of America (CEA).

All nomination packages are mailed to the AACS office and forwarded to the selection committee. The winner will be announced at the 2010 annual CEA convention. The recipient will receive a complimentary convention registration, roundtrip airfare and lodging for the convention, $2500.00, and other prizes courtesy of Milady.

To be considered for this coveted award, your nomination package and submission checklist must be received no later than April 15, 2010. The recipient will be notified at least thirty days in advance of the annual convention. More than one application may be submitted from an institution. Remember, if your nominee is not selected, the nomination can be made again in future years. Only one applicant can win each year and often all applicants are highly qualified and well deserving. Nominations will be accepted after January 1, 2010 in the AACS office.

General Information  Present the nomination materials tabbed and organized in a binder or folder that will not easily come apart. The resume should contain the name, home address, home phone as well as the school name, address and phone number (all contact information). Go green! Please do not use plastic sheet protectors.  Please avoid the use of abbreviations within the content of your nomination.  Retain your original and submit 3 copies of the nomination materials. None of the copies will be returned. Selection of the Educator of the Year will be determined by: 1) meeting the published guidelines in the application 2) exhibiting the most significant contribution toward upgrading professional standards of educational excellence, particularly within the area of student involvement.  Upon notification of selection, the winner must submit two (2) black and white photos for publicity use and sign a release statement for such use.  Each of the ten guidelines carries a value ranging from 0 to 30 points. Failure to complete an item results in a score of zero for that particular requirement.  The Educator of the Year Award will be presented during the Annual CEA Convention. The winner will receive airfare, convention registration, and hotel lodging for the 2010 CEA convention and other gifts and recognition.  There is no limit to the number for nominations that may be submitted per school.

See page two for detailed Submission Information

1 N. F. Cimaglia Educator of the Year Application Table of Contents and Submission Checklist

TAB Check Required Information

1 ______Resume. Submit current resume NOT TO EXCEED 2 pages. Include your complete contact information at the top.

2 Nomination. Include the following information: ____ Name and title of School Owner or Director offering the nomination ____ Educator of Year Nominee’s Name ____ Reasons for Nomination with emphasis on teaching effectiveness ____ Verification of 3 years of current work experience as an educator

______3 Nominee’s Personal Philosophy. In 100 words or less, please provide your personal philosophy of teaching by answering the following three questions: a) Why did you become a cosmetology teacher? b) What do you believe to be your most important contribution to students? c) List examples of how you make learning student-centered.

4 ______Professional Recommendation. Please provide 1 letter from either a member of the school’s advisory board or another staff member within the institution that supports the nomination AND addresses professional contributions made by the nominee during the preceding year only.

5 ______Student Recommendation. Please provide 1 letter from a student taught by the nominee within the past 12 months. The student letter should describe how the nominee helped the student in the educational process such as mentoring, tutoring, coaching, special projects, etc.

6 ______Lesson Plan and Educational Activity. Submit 1 example of a lesson plan showing student participation that is supplemented by the nominee AND supported by an educational activity created by the nominee during the preceding year.

7 ______Supporting Evidence. Submit items of industry-related supporting evidence, not to exceed 10 pages. Items should be captioned and may include, but are not limited to: (a) news articles; (b) certificates; (c) performance evaluations; (d) other supporting items of interest.

8 ______CEA Membership. Submit proof of CEA membership and state how many years as a member. If your school is a member of AACS, please state below how many years the school has been a member (this reflects your CEA membership as well).

9 ______CEA Conventions. State below how many CEA Convention you have attended in the past.

10 ______Continuing Education. List hours completed in teaching methodology and professional skills development activities including DATES, and HOURS completed by the nominee in the previous 12 months ONLY in both categories.

MAIL ALL NOMINATION PACKAGES POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN APRIL 15, 2010 TO: AACS/CEA Educator of the Year Selection Committee 9927 E. Bell Road, Suite 110, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (800) 831-1086