Do you have what it takes to be a Mr. Tu Excellent Example?
Wanted
BestQuest Teaching Systems® is searching for the next Excellent Example for a Mr. Tu math teacher (male or female) who makes math COOL for students. Math instruction can be dry, but when a character like Mr. Tu is on hand, it comes to life. BestQuest Teaching Systems, the developer of interactive math content delivered to schools on DVD, is honoring those teachers who take math to the next level for students and make it a cool subject to study. We are searching for someone who can take a regular group of students and turn them into mathematically-motivated learners.
A Year in the Spotlight
The Next Excellent Example Educator will receive:
- a classroom set of Math'scool, BestQuest's latest DVD-delivered curriculum,
- a chance to be featured in an upcoming BestQuest product,
- a Mr. Tu classroom premier party, and
- a professional development voucher to a regional NCTM conference in the winner's area.
Insider Tips
The Next Excellent Example Educator:
- must teach in grades 5-9,
- must embrace technology,
- must live within the continental United States, and
- must love to be in the limelight.
Be Part of Mr. Tu's Next Excellent Adventure
To enter the Talent Search:
- submit three student quotes explaining why your educator is cool,
- submit two lesson plans created by the nominated teacher,
- submit one page describing why this teacher should be the Next Excellent Example,
- complete the Talent Search Questionnaire (WORD format) or (PDF format), and
- submit one video of the teacher in action.
- Please mail your entry to:
- BestQuest Talent Search
- c/o KEH Communication
- 524 Bowline Rd.
- Severna Park, MD 21146
- Or you may email your entry to:
- Kati Elliott at Kati@kehcomm.com
Submissions open June, 1, 2007. Submission Deadline is October 15, 2007. More details, including specific submission instructions, will be posted by June 1.