Charles E. Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award
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For the past 9 years, KMA and the Green Hills Area Education Agency have presented the Charles E. Lakin Outstanding Teacher Award. Four instructors within a 40-mile radius of Emerson --Lakin's hometown--receive the awards each year for efforts in enticing students to come to school each day.
With this spring's process, the Lakins will have awarded more than $330,000 to area teachers and their associated school districts over the last 9 years.
Winners will be announced in May. No announcements will be made prior to the actual presentation. Teachers nominated for the Award will not be notified of their nomination.
- Number of awards: Total of 4 primary awards annually (2 for elementary schools and 2 for secondary schools).
- The winners will receive: $12,500 each. Teacher receives $10,000 and school $2,500 (2 for elementary schools and 2 for secondary schools).
To nominate a teacher or for more information please go to http://kmaclosings.