Published: February 26, 2010

Nominate Your State's Next "Teacher of the Year"

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MERIDEN, Conn. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Nominations for the 2009-2010 Teacher of the Year are being accepted through April 30, 2010. The announcement came from the award sponsor, Teachers' Insurance Plan , a car insurance program designed with the educational community in mind.

Currently nominations are being accepted for educators teaching in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

Each state's award includes $1,000 to the winning teacher and $500 to the teacher's school. The winner in each state is eligible for the National award that includes a special recognition and a $2,500 travel certificate.

Teachers, students and parents can nominate any of the state's accredited teachers. Nomination forms are available online at www.teachers.com/toty. To nominate an educator, explain in 250 words or less why this teacher should be the Teacher of the Year. Nominees will be judged on their ability to motivate students, their special talents, and their contribution to their school, students or educational community.

Winners will be announced at the start of the next school year.

Teachers' Insurance Plan is underwritten by a licensed company in the Unitrin Direct family of insurance companies, as authorized by law.

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