Teaching Excellence in Financial Literacy Award

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We all remember those special teachers in our lives — the ones who brought enthusiasm to the classroom and inspired us to learn.  Today is no different.  Teachers continue to touch the lives of their students and IBAT wants to pay special recognition to those teachers who excel in financial literacy instruction.   In light of recent economic problems, it is imperative that today’s students learn basic financial principles to help them become responsible citizens of tomorrow.
 
This is your opportunity to nominate that special teacher in your area who excels in teaching financial literacy.  The IBAT Education Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Teaching Excellence in Financial Literacy Award and three teachers from across the state will each receive a $1,000 cash award for their efforts in the classroom.

Nomination forms were mailed to you last week.  You may also click here to download a copy of the brochure. Deadline for nominations is Friday, May 21, 2010. 

This award is presented annually by the Leadership Division Board of Directors during the Leadership Conference.

Nominations for this award are made the Leadership Division’s Communications Committee and are open to any Leadership Division member, except for the Division’s Executive Committee.
 
In addition to a personal commitment to the Division, the following criteria shall be considered:

  • Outstanding leadership and recognition within their community – role model
  • Achievements and accomplishments, which have touched a broad area of service to the Division 
  • Recruitment of new members
  • Dependability – Not only commits but also follows through
  • Creates excitement about PAC
  • Selflessly donates their time to promote, support and serve independent bankers in the state of Texas—ambassador of goodwill


2008 Recipients of the Teaching Excellence in
Financial Literacy Award

Melinda Cain
Yvonne Parson
Jeanie Haevischer

Past recipients include:
2007  Craig Overstreet
2006  Pat Cargill
2005  Chris Doyle
2004  Doak Dunkin

Comments & Questions
If you would like to comment on legislative topics or if you have questions about this information please call our public affairs expert, Mae Beth Palone at (800) 749-4228 or e-mail mbpalone@ibat.org.