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Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

Teacher of the Year Nomination Form logo

Complete the Application to nominate a teacher.
(See timeline, nomination, and selection criteria on this webpage.)

Nomination form closes at the end of the day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Building-Level Selection: Douglas School District Administration will review nominations to ensure nominees meet the qualifying criteria and select one certified representative from each of the district’s six buildings.
Elementary and Secondary Finalist: A review committee will evaluate the six building representatives and select one elementary finalist and one secondary finalist to be moved forward as nominees for the South Dakota American Legion Educator of the Year Program.
District Teacher of the Year: From these two finalists (one elementary and one secondary), the review committee will select one teacher, subject to Board of Education approval, to advance to the state-level South Dakota Teacher of the Year* program.

Teacher First Name*

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Teacher Last Name*

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Where does this teacher work? *

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What is their current position in the Douglas School District? *

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List their previous educational experience and positions held, including the total number of years in education. (if known)

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Why does this teacher deserve to be recognized as Teacher of the Year?*

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How does this teacher inspire learning and help students grow? Provide a specific example.*

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How does this teacher build relationships and meet individual student needs?*

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How does this teacher contribute to colleagues, families, the school, or the community?*

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What else should the selection committee know about this teacher’s impact?*

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Name of person submitting the nomination form:*

Anonymous nominations will not be considered.

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Confirmation Email

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