The Ethics in Education Awards recognize exemplary educators who embody ethical behavior and promote ethical development for students through classroom or school activities, policies or curriculum. Candidates expose students to basic ethical principles to deepen student understanding, engage students in moral problem solving, stimulate dialogue, generate student moral action, and incorporate a well-designed and well-defined comprehensive standard of ethical behavior. They provide a bias-free assessment of students; foster autonomy and higher-level learning experiences; encourage families, staff and community members to partner in character-building efforts; and demonstrate leadership to enhance or restore values and ethics to school curriculum.

Past Ethics in Education Award Honorees:

2008
Jeanne Burtzel, John Clark Elementary, ROCORI
Jennifer Heggestuen, Lake Park Audubon Public Schools

2007
Cheryl Bjerk, Fairview Elementary School
Charlotte Landreau, Highland Park Senior High School

2006
Sara Paul, North High School, Maplewood
Monica Villars, Willmar Area Learning Center

2005
Lois Demers, Hopkins High School
Robert Shaner, Grand Rapids High School

2004
Rebecca Stroud, Mahtomedi High School
Ossie Brooks James, Lyndale Elementary School

2003
Pamela Stewart, Kenny Elementary School
High School Team, Anoka High School
Led by: Bill Mittlefehldt, Tim Sheie

2002
Casey Cavanaugh, Adams Spanish Immersion School
Timothy Walz, Mankato West High School

2001
Alex Messicci, Somerset Elementary
Nancy Ludovissie, Hopkins Senior High School

2000
Barbara Judd, Austin High School
Theology Department, Academy of Holy Angels:
Joel Loecken
Kathleen Roy
Kevin Chirpich
Lisa Murphy
Donelle Poling

1999
Roger Mahn, Wayzata High School
Shirley Harrison, Luverne Elementary School

Students, parents, and educators:

Please consider these traits when selecting a teacher to nominate:

Elementary/Middle School Students (PDF)

High School Students/Adults (PDF)