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The Educator Award, supported by Lions Clubs International
Foundation, rewards educators for successful implementation
of Lions Quest programs. This second annual contest
is open to U.S. Lions Quest-trained educators.
Applicants may be nominated or apply directly. One grand
prize winner and two finalists will be selected. Finalists
will receive a certificate and set of 25 student materials.
The grand prize winner will receive a plaque presented
during a visit from a Lions Clubs International representative,
and a one-day Lions Quest topic-specific staff development
workshop on date of school's choice. See workshop
options Entries will be judged by a panel of representatives
from Lions Clubs International Foundation and the education
field, based on overall objectives, innovation/unique
features and effectiveness. Online entries must be
submitted by April 4, 2011. Support materials such
as lesson plans, newsletters, or examples from students,
may also be submitted via postal or electronic mail.
Educator
Award Fact Sheet
Contest Rules
 2010
Educator Award Grand Prize Winner
Angela Bartletti, Fairview Elementary School, Springfield
(IL)
Angela, a social worker at Fairview Elementary, implements
Skills for Growing lessons on a weekly basis in all
K-5 classrooms. Her program goals are to provide students
with skills to manage anger, get along with others,
and to properly address peer pressure and bullying.
Uniquely, literacy is an important component of Lions
Quest at Fairview. To make this connection, students
use independent and group reading to further explore
social skill concepts and anger management topics. Fairview
participates in a number of service learning projects
that raise awareness of social issues and enhance classroom
lessons. Together Times student materials are used to
further engage families in student activities and development.
Fairview has experienced improvement in student behavior
and accountability, school climate, and a decrease in
discipline referrals. Springfield Public Schools have
been implementing Lions Quest programs since 1998.
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