MWISD Teacher Recognition Programs
• 5 years of teaching experience
• 3 years of teaching experience in Mineral Wells ISD
• Must be a teacher or campus instructional specialist
*Not eligible: counselors, librarians, nurses, diagnosticians, retired/ rehired teachers
• Be considered an exceptional teacher by his/her peers
• Exhibit specific behaviors that other teachers strive or should strive to emulate
• Display a professional image and character at all times
• Consistently go beyond the expectations and requirements of his/her profession
• Demonstrates that he/she does whatever it takes to ensure student success
Nomination Timeline:
4th Week in August, September, October, November, December & January
Each campus will nominate and honor a distinguished educator as the recipient of the esteemed Heart of Excellence Award, also known as the Teacher of the Month.
Last Week in February
Staff will vote (digitally) for their Apple Corps TOY from that list of six teachers of the month educators. The vote will be multiple choice; however, they will need to give three reasons why they voted on that particular staff member. Remember, counselors, librarians, nurses, diagnosticians, and retired/ rehired teachers are not eligible for Apple Corps Teacher of the Year.
First Week in March
Campus principals will submit a name to the Communications Director. Campus selections and reasons why they were chosen will be submitted to the administration at the district office.
Second Week in April
2025-Lamar Elementary
2026-MWHS
2027-MWJH
2028-Travis Elementary