UEA, Utah Jazz announce year two of ‘Great Public Schools Celebration’

The Utah Education Association is once again partnering with the Utah Jazz to recognize outstanding public school programs and educators.

The two organizations established the “Great Public Schools Celebration” in 2007 to give UEA members an opportunity to showcase the accomplishments of Utah public schools. In this year’s competition, UEA members are being asked to nominate an outstanding educational program or individual in a public school. Entries will be judged based on how the program or individual helps students, teachers, and the school. One winner will be chosen in each category.

Contest winners will be recognized during halftime at the Utah Jazz game on February 19, 2008. Recipients will receive two tickets to the Utah Jazz game (where they will be recognized), dinner for two at a Salt Lake-area restaurant, and a visit to their classroom by the Utah Jazz Bear.

Nominations for the “Great Public Schools Celebration” may be submitted to the UEA between November 26, 2007 and January 25, 2008. Nominees must be UEA members and licensed educators who currently teach in a Utah public school. Nominators must also be UEA members. Visit the UEA website – www.utea.org – to download a nomination form.