VINEMONT – West Point Intermediate School special education teacher Beverly Jenkins has been nominated for the 2015-2016 national LifeChanger of the Year award.
Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the national LifeChanger of the Year program recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 public and private school educators and employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
Jenkins was nominated by colleague Shane Barnette.
“Mrs. Jenkins works with teachers, administrators, parents, and local businesses and leaders to assure that our students are the best prepared for not only school but also life in general,” said Barnette.
“She inspires her students to achieve their full potential, helping them to understand and learn the curriculum, and works with the students' families to improve the learning environment. She is an excellent leader and most definitely a LifeChanger.”
Outside of the classroom, Jenkins mentors and encourages many students, even those not enrolled in her classes, during and after school. She also coaches volleyball and leads the cheerleading squad.
Each school year, the LifeChanger of the Year program receives hundreds of nominations. For 2015-2016 five additional awards will be given, for a total of 15 winners. Winners will be chosen by the selection committee to receive cash awards that are split between the individual winner and their school. The national Grand Prize award is $10,000. The top three winners are also honored at a national awards ceremony.
Nominees must be full-time school employees.
Award winners are selected based on the following criteria:
- A proven ability to make a beneficial difference in the lives of students
- An ability to positively add to the development of the school's atmosphere
- Is involved in leadership activities at the school and/or community level
- A demonstrative record of excellent performance at the professional level
- A commitment to producing a nurturing atmosphere
- Adherence to high moral and ethical standards
Nominations for the program will be accepted through January 15, 2016 with winners to be announced in spring 2016.
One of the five new awards this year is the “LifeChanger Spirit Award” which will be given to the nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for his or her nomination.
For example, support can be demonstrated through positive comments on the nominee’s profile page, social media posts, and school and community recognition activities. A resource page with ideas for how to celebrate nominees can be found at lifechangeroftheyearnominees.com/showspirit.
To view Jenkins’ LifeChanger of the Year nominee profile, or to nominate someone from the local school community, visit LifeChangeroftheYear.com.
