MATSOL Awards 

2010 Awards

Teacher of the Year: 

• Maria Pina, Brockton Public Schools (Elementary)
• Joy Karol, Newton Public Schools (Elementary)
• Katheryn Brucker, Boston Public Schools (Secondary)

Anne Dow Award for Excellence and Creativity:

• Irene Garnits, Roxbury Community College Community Access ESOL Program for volunteer work in a community-based program.

Linda Schulman Innovation Award: 

• Maeve Hitzenbuhler, Milbury Public Schools for "Empowering Parents Through Second Language Learning Communities."
• Jennifer McCabe & Mary Margaret Almonte, Malden Public Schools for "Pedagogical Project to Benefit ELLs by Improving Their Language Skills and Increasing Their Understanding of American Culture."

Click here to see a list of past Award recipients.

Teacher of the Year

The Teacher of the Yearaward is given at MATSOL's annual conference to a teacher who has demonstrated: 

1. Successful teaching of English language learners as shown through evidence of best instructional practices and incorporation of students' linguistic and cultural backgrounds within the classroom.
2. Long-term commitment to the education of ELLs.
3. Leadership roles at the school, district, and/or state level on behalf of English language learners.
4. Mentoring and supporting of new teachers to the field through both informal and formal induction programs.
5. Strong relationships with parents of ELLs and the community.

Ann Dow Award for Excellence and Creativity

The Anne Dow Award for Excellence and Creativity is given annually to a professional who has made outstanding efforts that reflect enthusiasm and creative, energetic, independent thinking. This professional displays the ability to take risks, solve problems, support colleagues, and model ethical behavior.

Call for Nominations: The 2011 Award will be given to a professional in higher education who has made innovative contributions to an ESL program which enables non-native speakers to complete their education.  Click here to download the Call for Nominations

Members of the MATSOL community are encouraged to nominate colleagues for The Anne Dow Award for Excellence and Creativity. Specific criteria vary from year to year, to reflect the many facets of Anne Dow's career and interests.

Linda Schulman Innovation Award

The Linda Schulman Innovation Award was established in 2009 in memory of Linda Schulman, past president of MATSOL and a caring, dedicated teacher who touched many lives.  The award supports projects that promote better language learning and embody the spirit of creativity, sensitivity and community that were the hallmarks of Linda's teaching.