Teachers First
In certain precious moments we all think back to a special moment spent in school. The sound of a hundred voices in the hallway, the echo of the gymnasium, the moments frozen in time when friend bonded with friend. And entwined in those moments are memories of teachers, who ruled, cajoled, entertained, and made a difference in our lives.
"The first duty of a lecturer--to hand you after an hour's discourse a nugget of pure truth to wrap up between the pages of your notebooks and keep on the mantelpiece forever."
- Virginia Woolf, 1929
"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."
-Henry Adams, 1907
To highlight the positive stories and outcomes that are happening in Southern Colorado classrooms every day, News First presents Teachers First.
Teachers First is a monthly award recognizing educators who inspire students to learn and become successful members of society. One person a month, from September through May, will be chosen to receive the Teachers First Award. Let's honor the best of our teachers!
Nominate Your Teachers
To get started first download the nomination instructions, and then print a nomination form.
For a complete resource go to Teachers First.com. TeachersFirst.com is a rich collection of lessons, units, and web resources designed to save teachers time by delivering just what they need in a practical, user-friendly, and ad-free format. We offer our own professional and classroom-ready content along with thousands of reviewed web resources, including practical ideas for classroom use and safe classroom use of Web 2.0. Busy teachers, parents, and students can find resources using our subject/grade level search, keyword search, or extensive menus
Click here for nomination instructions
Nomination form
Teachers First Winners
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Teacher taps creativity to unlock learning Play Video
March 18, 2010
To get John Trivisonno's second grade classroom at Desert Sage Elementary in Pueblo West, you have to walk through a large cardboard and paper castle, complete with plush dragons. It's an early signal that learning here is supposed to be fun. "School really should be more of an adventure,"... more » -
Teacher strums passion for music into students hearts Play Video
February 17, 2010
Ron Ellis says teaching music is a bit like cooking. You can have all the right ingredients but until everthing comes together, you're never sure of what you're gonna get. "We have a concert next week with the bands and I kept thinking are we going to come together,... more » -
Pueblo teacher finds success in building student's self-confidence Play Video
January 27, 2010
Megan Betts is a familiar face in every classroom at Pueblo's Haaff Elementary. As an Exceptional Student Services (ESS) teacher, its her job to help kids who are struggling in class. Betts says she loves being able to work with every child in the school. Her biggest challenge is... more »
