Jives is nominated for Disney Teacher of the Year!

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 9:07 am

That's right! I was selected from the hundreds of thousands of teachers to try for Top 45 teachers in the country and possibly even Top Teacher in America! This is the teaching equivalent of being nominated for an Oscar!

This is my second nomination in my career which is saying something, since only one per community over 20,000 is nominated each year.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 9:11 am

congrats!! well-deserved i know! :yh_clap :yh_clap :yh_clap

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 9:15 am

Jives wrote: That's right! I was selected from the hundreds of thousands of teachers to try for Top 45 teachers in the country and possibly even Top Teacher in America! This is the teaching equivalent of being nominated for an Oscar!

This is my second nomination in my career which is saying something, since only one for community is nominated each year.

BRAVO keep us posted.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:37 am

and Good Luck!!

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 10:43 am

Who should be surprised ? Jives you're a :yh_star

What a roller coaster life is...last week down and this week up...xxx

santa · Post by **santa** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:18 am

*lots of nice checks*

Always been a good boy, Jives. Santa is very proud of you.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:29 am

Where do I cast my vote?!?!?!?

:D

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 11:36 am

Thanks Skittles! For those of you who don't know, Skittles is one of my former students! (A charismatic young lady, she was the leader of her group!) Praise from you is worth more than any peice of paper...

But not worth more than a trip to Disneyworld for 6 days and nights! ARK-ARK-ARK!!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:07 pm

Jives wrote: Thanks Skittles! For those of you who don't know, Skittles is one of my former students! (A charismatic young lady, she was the leader of her group!) Praise from you is worth more than any peice of paper...

But not worth more than a trip to Disneyworld for 6 days and nights! ARK-ARK-ARK!!!

Make sure you take in the "Indian Jones" ride.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:33 pm

We are so happy for you Jives! For you to be nominated twice! What a teacher! I hope you win, you're my favorite teacher!

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:48 pm

Well done, Jives. I'll be rooting for you.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:55 pm

To Jives

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sherry · Post by **sherry** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:20 pm

Well done Jives.:-6

Jives · Post by **Jives** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:39 pm

I have to go through a pretty heavy application process including several essays, so I'll post that stuff as I write it. We will know in July if I make the Honorees Cut. If I get that far, I've got a real chance at going all the way.

In addition to the $25,000 I win for myself, I also get:

1. Tenure for life in any school district in America and most of the rest of the world, except Iran and Argentina. (This includes the right to tell administrators, "Buzz off, I'm a Teacher of the Year!" without worrying about getting fired.)

2. $5,000 grant for my school.

3. National Cable Television appearance to meet the President of the U.S. during a 6-day / 7-night stay at Walt Disney World. (I'm debating on whether or not to greet President Bush with, "What's Up Mr. Prez, My homeskillet!")

4. Bragging rights over every other teacher that ever lived except other "Teacher of the Year" winners.

5. The ability to apply for a personalized license plate saying "#1 Teacher".

6. The possibility of being kidnapped by any number of South American or North Korean groups.

7. and BEST OF ALL ...Justification for my incredibly huge ego!!

orangesox1 · Post by **orangesox1** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:44 pm

That sound great Jives, I hope you get it, but just to have been nominated is an honour, well done.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:45 pm

Awesome

nvalleyvee · Post by **nvalleyvee** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:23 pm

Way to teach Jives!!!! You must be one of those teachers that when a sub shows up the class DOES NOT cheer. I've subbed for some of those teachers and they have the best student conduct. It is SOOOO obvious how much the students respect their teacher. In a time when I think education is failing our kids, you pop up as a shining example to other teachers. You could go on a lecture tour of the Right way to teach - I doubt you'd make much money though :-5 Again - way to teach!!!!!

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:38 pm

Congratulations!!!!!

What a wonderful affirmation of your teaching skills.

Looking forward to reading what you will be sharing with us.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:55 pm

and BEST OF ALL ...Justification for my incredibly huge ego!!

You'll be wearing a hot air balloon for a hat.

Even to be mentioned must be overwhelmingly satisfying. Im in your corner Im wishing the world for you.

Lil~Basco · Post by **Lil~Basco** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:00 pm

Congrats, Jives! You must be beaming with joy!

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:52 pm

Congrats Jives, as you said just to nominated is an honor! You make your FG family proud!:-6

But stay alert & cautious, don't let your guard down by getting overly distracted with all this happy news!!! :-2

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 9:00 pm

Jives,

No one could be more deserving than you...!! Can we vote as well, or is just a teacher voting for teacher thing..

I truly hope you get it.. BRAVO MAN..!!

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:53 am

Way to go, Hero! Tell the truth. It's easy when you love it, right?

Bella_Boo · Post by **Bella_Boo** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:57 am

Congrats from Australia... it must be quite an achievement... if only all teachers were this good.....