Master Teacher

Committee Members

Jon Fairs, Morton (Committee Chair)
Cindy Rinesmith, Butler (Secretary)
Katie Crane, Smith
Jessica Baisden, Murlin Heights
Heather Shaner, Demmitt
Julie Mahl, Helke
Laura Bemus, Central Office

Meeting Dates

Master Teacher dates for 2011-2012

  • March 24, 2012  Master Teacher Winter Institute 9:00-11:30 am  (work session with master teacher committee members available)
  • May 1, 2012  Final submission of materials to Laura Bemus
  • May 7, 2012 Scoring session for the committee - You should submit your professional form and turn in to AESOP soon (8:30 - 3:00)
  • May 29, 2012 Scoring session for the committee -   You should submit your professional form and turn in to AESOP soon (8:30 - 3:00)                  
  • June 22, 2012  Committee deadline for releasing scores to candidates
     

Proposed Master Teacher dates for 2012-2013

  • June 12, 2012 Summer Institute Work Session #1
  • July 11, 2012 Summer Institute Work Session #2
  • October 1, 2012 Due date for letter of intent due
  • December 6, 2012 Master Teacher Winter Institute 3 pm - 4:30 pm and/or 4:30 pm - 6 pm, (work session with master teacher committee members available)
  • January 22, 2013   Master Teacher Winter Institute Professionald Development Day Session(work session with master teacher committee members available)
  • February 9, 2013  Master Teacher Winter Institute 9:00-11:30 am  (work session with master teacher committee members available)
  • March 16, 2013  Master Teacher Winter Institute 9:00-11:30 am  (work session with master teacher committee members available)
  • May 1, 2013  Final submission of materials to Laura Bemus
  • May 13, May 15 and May 24, 2013 Committee Scoring Dates
  • May 31, 2013  Committee deadline for releasing scores to candidates
     

 

Eligibility Requirements and Timeline

Eligibility requirements for Master Teacher designation

  • Hold a professional teaching license/certificate
  • Have taught 7 years
  • Work a minimum of 120 days
  • Work under a teaching contract
     

Teacher is responsible for:

  • Getting 2 recommendation forms signed
  • Completing a 1 page application form (providing applicant information)
  • Providing a narrative that addresses 5 criteria and is no more than 12 pages in length
  • Providing evidence to support the five criteria demonstrated in the narrative (10 pieces maximum)


For further information, visit ODE's Master Teacher Program Overview webpage.

Important dates
Nov. 1, 2011   Letter of Intent submitted to Laura Bemus
Dec. 1, 2011   Master Teacher Winter Institute 3 pm - 4:30 pm and/or 4:30 pm - 6 pm, (work session with master teacher committee members available)
Jan. 21, 2012   Master Teacher Winter Institute 9:00-11:30 am  (work session with master teacher committee members available)
Feb. 11, 2012  Master Teacher Winter Institute 9:00-11:30 am  (work session with master teacher committee members available)
Mar. 24, 2012  Master Teacher Winter Institute 9:00-11:30 am  (work session with master teacher committee members available)
May 1, 2012  Final submission of materials to Laura Bemus
Jun. 22, 2012  Committee deadline for releasing scores to candidates


The information and forms needed to complete the Master Teacher application can be found on Blackboard.  When you log on, go to the "Community" tab and type "master teacher" in the search box.  The same information is also found on Moodle and the ODE website.