Houston Elementary School first-grade teacher Rebekah Wann has been nominated for National Life Group’s 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year award.
Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
Wann was nominated by her colleague, Jamie Story, who appreciates the guidance Wann has given her as a first-year teacher.
“She has taken the time to sit down with me outside contracted hours and help me become a better educator,” Story said. “She’s even given me material that benefits the students in my classroom.”
In addition to supporting Story, Wann teaches Story’s daughter. She challenges her students by assigning them work out of their comfort zone and pushes them to reach their full potential.
ABOUT THE AWARD
Each school year, LifeChanger of the Year receives hundreds of nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Seventeen individual LifeChanger of the Year awards will be given during the 2023-2024 school year.
The Grand Prize winner will receive $10,000 to be shared with their school or district.
Four Grand Prize finalists will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school or district.
Ten LifeChanger award winners will receive $3,000 to be shared with their school/district.
A Spirit Award winner – given to the nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination – will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school or district.
One Spotlight award winner – given to a nominee in a specific discipline each year – will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school or district.
Winners are chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals, and will be announced in early 2024. Nominees must be K-12 teachers or school district employees. To be considered for an award, nominees must:
•Make a positive impact in the lives of students.
•Enhance their school or district’s atmosphere, culture and pride.
•Demonstrate exemplary leadership at the school and/or district level.
•Possess a proven record of professional excellence.
•Show commitment to building a nurturing environment that supports learning.
•Adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards.
A resource page with ideas for how to celebrate nominees can be found online at http://lifechangeroftheyear.com/showspirit/.
To view Rebekah Wann’s LifeChanger of the Year nominee profile, or to nominate someone from your school community, visit www.LifeChangeroftheYear.com.