Nominate Salem Or Marblehead Teacher For Local Award

Honor an exceptional teacher! Nominations are currently being accepted for the Margaret Voss Howard Teacher Recognition Award, a fund of the Essex County Community Foundation.

The yearly award honors the contributions of one teacher from the Salem school district and one from the Marblehead district, each with a $500 unrestricted award. Teachers, other school employees, parents, students and citizens may nominate a teacher by submitting a detailed letter explaining why the teacher should be honored and sending it to: howardteacheraward@yahoo.com.

Nominations are due by April 21.

Nominators should include their full contact information or a nomination form. Be sure to state the teacher's school and teaching role and keep nominations confidential. Honorees are selected by a committee of local educators. For more information or a nomination form, send an e-mail to howardteacheraward@yahoo.com.