Administrators Advocacy Award
2023 Administrators Advocacy Award Winner is...
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Frederick Heid
Superintendent of Polk County Schools Nominated by Stacy Davis, Connie Hoffman, Pam Barnes, and Jane Jergensen. |
Description:
This award recognizes a district administrator, director, superintendent, or supervisor who has made dynamic and significant contributions to the promotion or effective school library media programs and services. It recognizes the significance of the role of the district administrator in developing successful school library media programs within their own school district that impacts the community at large. The award is intended to highlight and encourage administrative support of school libraries, which is central to the FAME mission.
Criteria:
District administrators, directors, superintendents, or supervisors currently in administrative office and directly responsible for schools in their district, are eligible for nomination by a member of FAME. Testimonials by the nominator and three additional school librarians must be submitted, as well as supporting documentation such as newspaper articles, school committee minutes, quotes, budget figures, meeting agendas or other documents that together illustrate that the nominee consistently advocates for school library programs, recognizes the need for certified school library personnel, appropriate support personnel and supports the central role of the school librarian in developing effective school library programs that promote student achievement. The honoree will receive a plaque and be recognized at the annual FAME conference.
This award recognizes a district administrator, director, superintendent, or supervisor who has made dynamic and significant contributions to the promotion or effective school library media programs and services. It recognizes the significance of the role of the district administrator in developing successful school library media programs within their own school district that impacts the community at large. The award is intended to highlight and encourage administrative support of school libraries, which is central to the FAME mission.
Criteria:
District administrators, directors, superintendents, or supervisors currently in administrative office and directly responsible for schools in their district, are eligible for nomination by a member of FAME. Testimonials by the nominator and three additional school librarians must be submitted, as well as supporting documentation such as newspaper articles, school committee minutes, quotes, budget figures, meeting agendas or other documents that together illustrate that the nominee consistently advocates for school library programs, recognizes the need for certified school library personnel, appropriate support personnel and supports the central role of the school librarian in developing effective school library programs that promote student achievement. The honoree will receive a plaque and be recognized at the annual FAME conference.
Contact the awards committee by email: [email protected]