National Teacher Of The Year Places Emphasis On Community Literacy
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National Teacher of the Year Highlights the Importance of Community Literacy
Inspired by her admiration for a daycare teacher during childhood and her college summers at a children's day camp, Kimberly Oliver knew she wanted to become an educator. Now a kindergarten teacher at Broad Acres Elementary School in Silver Spring, Md., Oliver has devoted her career to fostering meaningful relationships and promoting community literacy.
Oliver’s collaborative spirit and dedication to student success are among the reasons she was named the 2006 National Teacher of the Year, an accolade celebrated with President George W. Bush at the White House.
"I love working with children," Oliver expresses. "This passion stems from my belief in what children can achieve when supported. I’m driven to inspire students who have been underestimated due to their circumstances."
Educational Achievement
During her six years at Broad Acres, Oliver has been instrumental in developing and implementing programs that ensure uniformity in curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Her contributions led to significant improvements in test scores locally, statewide, and nationally. By 2001, her school attained the highest percentage increases in test scores within the district, and from 2003 to 2005, they consistently met or exceeded the No Child Left Behind Act requirements.
To foster literacy, Oliver organizes "Books and Supper Night," a quarterly event where families can visit the school library to check out books, read together, and enjoy a community meal. This initiative encourages reading at home and strengthens community bonds.
Oliver also collaborates with colleagues to write grants for acquiring electronic learning systems and books in English and Spanish, easing language barriers for parents and promoting literacy at home.
National Recognition
The National Teacher of the Year Program, the oldest and most prestigious awards program for educators, shines a light on teaching excellence. Sponsored by ING and Scholastic Inc., it is a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).
Rhonda Mims, president of the ING Foundation, states, "We believe in the importance of honoring educational excellence and strive to recognize the teachers who make daily impacts on children's lives. Supporting the education system through volunteering, grants, and sponsorships remains a key focus."
A committee from 14 national education organizations selects the National Teacher of the Year from among State Teachers of the Year, including those from American territories and defense education activities.
Beyond the National Teacher of the Year Program, ING acknowledges educational innovation through its ING Unsung Heroes program, celebrating K-12 educators for their inventive teaching methods and ability to positively influence students.
ING aims to assist educators in managing financial resources, providing retirement programs nationally, while prioritizing giving back to educators both in classrooms and communities.
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