Members of the WNA are encouraged to nominate teachers and principals from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2018 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation teacher Fellowship and principal Leadership awards. The submission deadline is Oct. 6. Nominations can be submitted at kohleducation.org.

The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Fellowship and Leadership programs are co-sponsored by the Wisconsin Newspaper Association Foundation, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools, and the state’s 12 cooperative educational service agencies.

Awards are $6,000, with an additional $6,000 grant going to the school of each selected teacher and principal. Established in 1990, the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation gives 100 Fellowship and 16 Leadership awards annually from among all applicants throughout the state.

Teachers or principals must be nominated by a parent, student, other teacher, community member, or school administrator. Wisconsin teachers and principals in grades PK through 12 who plan to continue in their current capacity for at least one year are eligible. The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Fellowship rewards teachers who have demonstrated superior ability to inspire a love of learning in their students, have motivated others, and have provided meritorious service both in and outside the classroom. It also recognizes and supports principals who demonstrate administrative leadership and a positive influence on school culture.

Selection of recipients will be made by a state-level panel composed of representatives from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, cooperative educational service agencies, Wisconsin Council of Religious and Independent Schools, several education-related associations, and community representatives.

Learn more about the Teacher Fellowship Awards
Learn more about the Principal Leadership Awards