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International Educator of the Year

Nominee Guidelines Nomination Form

"Students are fascinated by the seemingly insolvable riddle. How did a relative handful of Europeans defeat millions of people in the so-called New World? Is peace possible in the Middle East? Critical approaches such as these allow students to engage in diverse, deep, and impassioned responses. This approach is an ocean away from the monochrome presentation of my childhood. "
– 2008 Honoree Kyle Tong, Columbus Academy

This yearly award honors a unique k-12 educator whose commitment to international education and awareness serves as a stellar example to their students, their colleagues and their local community. The Columbus Council on World Affairs is strongly committed to supporting educators in the advancement of global understanding and the reduction of cultural stereotypes. There is still time to nominate yourself or an associate for this year's award! Deadline for nominations is December 16, with full submissions due by January 2.

Past honorees include:

2009 – Lee Link, Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools

2008 – Kyle Tong, Columbus Academy

2007 – Natalie Mroz of Bexley Middle School

2006 – Robin Hren of Mount Vernon High School

2005 – Bobbie Mucha of Westerville South High School

2004 – Steve Shapiro of The Christopher Program

2003 – Timothy Dove of McCord Middle School

2002 – Shelley Charity of The Christopher Program

To apply, or nominate a peer, for the honor of International Educator
of the Year, please request a packet from Stephanie Calondis Geiger at
(614) 229-4599 ext. 403.