WINNERS:
1st Place (20 – 24 points):
Chaymane Johnson – HIGH POINT SCORE
Kathryn A. Williams
Elizabeth Jones
Susan Uszak
Kelly A. James
Gail York
Karen Palomino
Doree A. Desberg
Shannon Woodard
Alyssa Ganskow
Jessie Fishel
Only Parent Applicant:
Amber Harding
2nd Place (15 – 19 points):
Tana Horn
Linda Kardell
Rose Lendt
Lorie Raschke
Barbara Dodge
Helene Johnson
3rd place (10 – 14 points):
Barbara Hoffmeyer
Melissa Spillman
Kristi Kijuna
Linda Griffin
Michelle Anderson
CONTEST INFORMATION:
Criteria (Possible 4 points each):
• There is a legitimate need (Free reduced lunch, mixed ethnic groups etc…).
• The submission followed required form: “Please write a 1 page, double spaced 250 word email stating the reason why you and your children deserve your Basic Kit.”
• The submission had a depth of story; was sensitive.
• The submission was well-written (grammar, spelling, punctuation included).
• The judge feels that the teacher will use the materials fully.
• The teacher has passion for teaching and children.
Rubric – 24 points possible:
4 – The request for information was significantly addressed.
3 – The request for information was addressed in good detail, but not fully.
2 – The request for information was marginally addressed
1 – The request for information was minimally addressed. Some items were missed.
The Judges:
• Cheryl Moe, Special Education Teacher, Michigan; Certified Teacher of Trainers, Zoo-phonics
• Katie Edwards, Director, Safari Learning Academy (a Zoo-phonics school); Vice-President, Zoo-phonics
• Dr. Charlene A. Wrighton, Author, President/CEO, Zoo-phonics; Director, Safari Learning Academy
The Judging Process:
The judges had the rubric from which to judge. As they read the submissions, they analyzed the rubric against the writing and judged whether applicants had met the criteria or not. The judges didn’t work together, nor did they see each other’s scores, nor did they confer. Once the judging was complete, an average score was gained. There were so many high scores, first place awards were given to each applicant who scored 20 or higher. The need for educational support in each of these submissions told us that everyone received Zoo-phonics materials, based on their scores. Everyone was given a free workshop!
Thank you to our amazing DONOR who has lovingly provided Zoo-phonics materials to these deserving teachers and children. Brava!