Educator of the Year

The Educator of the Year award is conferred upon alumni of Concordia University, St. Paul who have demonstrated exemplary performance in creating communities of learning that positively engage students, family, and the community at large.

Eligibility

To be eligible for nomination, a person must:

• Be a living, degreed alumnus/a of Concordia University or Concordia Academy (prior to 1972) when nominated. Awards may be given posthumously if the recipient was living when nominated;
• Be an alumnus/a with at least eight years of teaching experience;
• Hold a degree or teaching certification from Concordia St. Paul;
• Currently working at least 50% of the time directly with students in a school setting;
• An individual is only eligible for nomination in one category per awarding cycle.

Criteria

To be considered for nomination, a person must:

• Demonstrate notable commitment to the mission of Concordia University, St. Paul in the field of education that separates the nominee from others;
• Demonstrate the ability to bringing communities/groups together to create a successful learning environment;
• Demonstrate ability to utilize strategies for lifelong learning that incorporate and embody 21st century innovation;
• Have distinctiveness of performance above and beyond others.

CONCORDIA’S MISSION AND PROMISE STATEMENTS

Concordia’s Mission Statement
The mission of Concordia University, St. Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, for enlightened care of God’s creation, all within the context of the Christian Gospel.

Concordia’s Promise Statement
Concordia University, St. Paul empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits.

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With questions, please contact: 
Rhonda (Behm) Palmersheim, BA ’88
Associate Vice President for Alumni and Constituent Relations
(651) 641-8894 or palmersheim@csp.edu