Kansas Geography Educator of the Year
2019 Nominations
2019 Nominations will be accepted Apri 1-May 1.
The Kansas Geographic Alliance is accepting nominations for the Kansas Geography Educator of the Year Award. This award recognizes the contributions of teachers/educators who have demonstrated dedication and excellence towards improving geographic education in Kansas. Winner will be announced at the Kansas Social Studies Conference at the end of October.
To nominate a Kansas teacher or educator please complete and submit the following form.
Previous Years Winners
2018Kimberly Gilman, Hocker Grove Social Studies Teacher
“Geography isn’t just maps; it’s everything that’s around us, and it connects all of us,” Gilman said. “Sometimes we take it for granted and we forget about it, but then you’re walking along in strange city, and there’s a parallel that you’re walking on.” - Kimberly Gilman
Wankum, Leah. (2018, November 28) "Hocker Grove's Kimberly Gilman named geography teacher of the year". https://shawneemissionpost.com.
To read the full article https://shawneemissionpost.com/2018/11/28/hocker-groves-kimberly-gilman-named-geography-teacher-of-the-year-75436