The
Teacher-of-the-Month/Year program was initiated by the three Rotary
Clubs of Fort Collins in 19xx. Each month during the academic
year, each of the three Rotary Clubs selects a teacher for recognition
as that Club's Teacher-of- the-Month. Occasionally there is co-recognition.
The recognized and honored teacher (s) comes to a Club meeting,
makes a presentation and receives a plaque that commemorates her/his
recognition. At the end of the year, a joint committee from the
three clubs, selects a Teacher-of-the-Year and one or two runner (s)-up.
These are recognized at a tri-club meeting held in the spring or early fall. At this
meeting the Teacher-of-the-Year and the runner (s)-up receive another
plaque and the Teacher- of-the-Month/Year also is recognized with a
Paul Harris Fellow.
The messages that these teachers bring are so thoughtful and "heart felt" that your Webmaster thought they should be shared with those who were unable to attend the meetings at which the teachers spoke and interested others. If we were able to obtain a message from the honored teacher (s), you may access it by clicking on either the photo or the "name link" immediately below the photos. There will be at least a summary captured from our weekly Club bulletin, the Rotogear, by Editiarian Warren Garst of what was said. It's a terrifically inspiring program and we hope you will enjoy reading about it. As an aside each teacher will be offered the opportunity to add a statement of their beliefs and philosophies, if they can find the time to prepare and submit it.
