Congratulations to all entrants!

More than 500 students celebrated an area teacher with an essay!  


Center for Inspired Teaching and the Washington Wizards proudly recognize the winning students and their teachers.
 
 
How does your teacher inspire you?
Address in 200 words or fewer how your teacher inspires you to:
* build your character,
* commit to your education, or
* find connections between your learning and your life.
 
Each student who enters will receive 2 tickets to the April 13 Washington Wizards game where our three winning essayists and their teachers will receive a prize package at half time!

What are the rules?
Students are asked to submit an original essay answering the question above. Essays must be written by the students, and not coauthored, about an individual teacher.
Winning entries will provide a strong description of the student's teacher with specific examples. Click here for the full list of contest rules.

Who can enter?
Students who are residents of the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia are eligible. A winning essay will be selected from each of the following three categories:
Elementary: 1st through 5th grades
Middle: 6th through 8th grades
High School: 9th through 12th grades
Click here to download an information page about the contest.

The 2009 Inspired Teacher Essay Contest is co-sponsored by:

 

 
The contest has ended. No further essays will be accepted.

Participants may enter the contest in one of two ways:

1. Complete the entry form below and type or paste your essay into the form. Students who enter online and include a parent/guardian email address should receive an email confirmation within two business days.
2. Download a PDF of the registration form. Fax your completed registration form and essay to (202) 462-1905.
3. Download a PDF of the registration form. Mail your completed registration form and essay to:
Center for Inspired Teaching
1436 U Street, NW, # 400
Washington, DC 20009
Hurry! Entries must be received by April 1, 2009.
 
Questions? Contact Ms. Fournel-- jenna@inspiredteaching.org or (202) 462-1956.


Name of Teacher in Essay:

Teacher's Email: (optional)

Parent/Guardian Email: (optional)

School Name:

School Phone:

School Address:

School Address 2: (optional)

School City:

School State, Zip:
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Student's First Name:

Student's Last Name:

Student's Age:

Student's Grade:(1-12)

Student's Phone:

Student's Address:

Student's Address 2: (optional)

Student's City:

Student's State, Zip:
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Title of Essay:

Essay: (200 word maximum)




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