We can never say thank you enough to our fine educators here in Acadiana. But we can sure try.
United Way of Acadiana has announced the finalists for their 2021 Teacher Awards, presented by Love Our Schools.
750 teachers were nominated for the awards, but only 12 finalists were selected in each category. Those categories include Elementary, Middle School and High School.
Educators were nominated by students, parents, fellow educators, and members of the Lafayette community during an open nomination window.
The virtual awards ceremony will be hosted live on United Way of Acadiana s Facebook page at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 18.
“We are honored to host this annual event which shines a much deserving light on our hardworking teachers,” said Carlee Alm-LaBar, President/CEO of United Way of Acadiana. “From creating digital content which made online learning achievable to their endless dedication to every student, our teachers put enormous efforts into reaching their students far
12 Lafayette educators named 2021 Teacher Awards finalists
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Twelve Lafayette Parish teachers have been named finalists for the 2021 Teacher Awards, presented this year through a partnership between United Way of Acadiana, Lafayette Education Foundation and the Love Our Schools community initiative.
About 750 teachers were nominated for the awards by their students, parents, fellow educators and members of the Lafayette community during a nomination period in April.
Finalists were selected in three categories elementary school, middle school and high school and a top finalist will be chosen in each, to be announced during the virtual awards event hosted live on United Way of Acadiana s Facebook page May 18 at 6 p.m.
United Way of Acadiana announces finalists for 2021 Teacher Awards
Awards event Tuesday, May 18
United Way of Acadiana
and last updated 2021-05-07 11:39:59-04
The United Way of Acadiana has named the finalists for their 2021 Teacher Awards.
According to UWA, 750 teachers were nominated for the awards and 12 finalists were selected in the categories of elementary school, middle school, and high school.
Educators were nominated by the students, parents, fellow educators, and members of the Lafayette community during a nomination window.
A virtual awards event will be hosted live on United Way of Acadianaâs Facebook page at 6:00pm on Tuesday, May 18, to chose a top finalist in each category