Excellence in Teaching - Elementary
This teacher builds positive and impactful student and family relationships leading to success in the classroom. He/she is professional and prepared for each day, is respected by one’s peers and colleagues, models strong teaching and learning practices, and inspires students to pursue excellence.
Excellence in Teaching - Middle School
This teacher builds positive and impactful student and family relationships leading to success in the classroom. He/she is professional and prepared for each day, is respected by one’s peers and colleagues, models strong teaching and learning practices, and inspires students to pursue excellence.
Excellence in Teaching - High School
This teacher builds positive and impactful student and family relationships leading to success in the classroom. He/she is professional and prepared for each day, is respected by one’s peers and colleagues, models strong teaching and learning practices, and inspires students to pursue excellence.
Excellence in Teaching - New Educator (First 5 Years of Teaching)
This teacher is new to the teaching profession in the past five years and builds positive and impactful student and family relationships leading to success in the classroom. He/she is professional and prepared for each day, is respected by one’s peers and colleagues, models strong teaching and learning practices, and inspires students to pursue excellence.
Excellence in Student Services
This Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher, or Vision-Impaired Teacher displays excellence in his/her work by meeting the needs of all students and their families, as well as developing the skills, knowledge and dispositions of staff.
Excellence in Substitute Teaching
This individual sets high expectations for students, regardless of the circumstance. He/She is creative, engaging, dependable, and motivated to insure that every day of school is an opportunity for students to learn and grow.
Excellence in Teaching Support (Teaching Assts)
Often working behind the scenes, this individual supports the needs of all students and builds students’ skills and knowledge with care and support. He/She is a strong communicator, is passionate about his/her work and takes pride in the progress made by his/her students.
Excellence in Service and Support - Individual (Support, Service Positions)
This individual is a model for servicing students, staff, families or the greater Elmbrook community. He/She builds strong relationships, is deeply knowledgeable in his/her work and the District, communicates effectively, and inspires others through his/her commitment to service and professionalism.
Excellence in Service and Support - Team (Support, Service Teams)
Any support team is eligible for this award for its impact servicing students, staff, and families of the Elmbrook community. Excellence in teamwork represents the ability to work collaboratively and positively impact students, staff and the organizational culture. Team members inspire their peers through their commitment towards a common purpose and collective goal.
Excellence in Leadership
This Administrator, Teaching and Learning Specialist, or Coordinator is a visionary leader that inspires others to pursue excellence. He/She is a strong communicator, builds capacity in others, and works with integrity and professionalism while creating opportunity and pathways for all students.
Excellence in Volunteering
This volunteer works selflessly to positively impact the Elmbrook Schools community. He/She has committed over 50 hours in service this school year, demonstrates initiative, and inspires others through his/her commitment and dedication in support of education.
Excellence in a Community Partnership
This partner has demonstrated significant commitment to one or more of our schools or our school district. The partner’s support may include some or all of the following; contributions of time (volunteer), services, expertise, product, or monetary donations. This partner seeks new ways to meet the needs of our students, staff and schools, and has expanded its relationship with the District over time.
Excellence in Coaching or Advising
This coach or advisor leads any school-sponsored club, sport or activity at any grade level. He/She promotes strong student participation and leadership, demonstrates commitment, and contributes to a positive school climate and culture. This coach or advisor has inspired significant improvement or excellence recognized at the local, regional, state or national level.
Alumni Excellence Award
These graduates (one for Brookfield Central and one for Brookfield East) have achieved a high level of success in their chosen professions and/or in their service to the community. Their achievements over a period of time reflect the quality of their high school education.
