Each year, the University of Virginia chapter awards at least one (1)
$500 scholarship to outstanding high school graduates planning to enter
the field of education. Scholarship information and applications
are sent to area high schools each fall. Application deadlines
may be found on the chapter events calendar.
Recipients are selected for chapter award(s) with the possibility of
one being forwarded to the Phi Delta Kappa international office for
competition at that level. We proudly honor our commitment to
public education by encouraging prospective new teachers in their
chosen career. Scholarship applications may be downloaded at the
link below.
Patricia Hughes
Phi Delta Kappa
Foundation Representative
Congratulations to the 2008 PDK-U.Va.
scholarship recipient!
Lena Davis (Western Albemarle High School)
Professional Awards
Each year, the University of Virginia chapter recognizes outstanding
educators for their professional dedication and commitment.
Awards and criteria may be found below. Nomination deadlines may
be found on the chapter events calendar.
Please forward all letters of support to:
Sue Davies
Cunningham Elementary School
479 Cunningham Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
The Alton L. Taylor Administrative
Leadership Award
Criteria for the Alton L. Taylor Administrative Leadership Award:
1. May be any outstanding educational administrator.
2. Must display qualities of excellence in leadership.
3. Must have personal qualities of exceptional character
and high standards of integrity
4. Must be an individual who has promoted education on the
local, regional, state, or national level.
Teacher of the Year Awards
Please note that separate nominations may be made for the following
categories:
a. elementary
b. middle school
c. high school
d. first-year teacher
Criteria for Outstanding Teachers of the Year Awards (Elementary /
Middle School / High School / First-Year):
1. Must have leadership
2. Must relate to students in a positive manner and have
the respect of the students.
3. Must have the highest standards of character and
integrity.
4. Must be one who motivates and inspires.
Congratulations to the 2007
professional award recipients!
Elementary School Teachers of the Year
Steve Gissendanner (Woodbrook Elementary School)
Ann Marie Gaylord (Madison County)
Secondary School Teacher of the Year
Jason Davis (Fluvanna County High School)
The Alton L. Taylor Administrative Leadership Award
Sylvia Henderson (Meriwether Lewis Elementary School)
