SALT LAKE CITY, July 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Canvas by
Instructure (NYSE: INST), the open online learning management
system (LMS) that makes teaching and learning easier, today
announced the winners of its inaugural Teacher of the Year Awards.
The awards recognize three exceptional K–12 teachers who are
shaping the next generation of students. One winner was selected
from each category: elementary, middle and high school.
"Congratulations to our winners, who are passionately dedicated
to making learning fun and engaging and go above and beyond for
their students," said Hilary
Scharton, vice president of K–12 product strategy for
Canvas. "We are so inspired by their dedication."
The Canvas Teacher of the Year Award winners are:
- Todd Miller, Fifth Grade Math
Teacher, West Elementary (Arlington,
TX)
- Nancy Barbara, Middle School ASL
Teacher, Pasco eSchool
(Spring Hill, FL)
- David Holland, High School
Special Education Teacher, Rawlins High School (Rawlins, WY)
Each award winner reflected on what being Teacher of the Year
means and why education is more important than ever. Here's what
they had to say:
Todd Miller, fifth grade math
teacher at West Elementary: "This is a validation of the work that
we as teachers do and how we work hard to create learning
environments for our students, even if they think they can't learn
a particular subject. I use Canvas because I love it and it does so
much for me; when my students use classroom technology I see a
change happen. It's like someone flipped a switch and all of a
sudden they're doing math without fear."
Nancy Barbara, middle school ASL
teacher at Pasco eSchool: "There
is a lot of work that goes into developing curriculum, making sure
it meets standards, and providing students with exposure to Deaf
and hearing cultures. All that hard work — my students' hard work —
came to fruition in winning this award. When we make education
moving, motivating and meaningful, we create successful learning
environments. Canvas helps me do that."
David Holland, special education
teacher at Rawlins High School: "Winning this award surprised me
because many special education teachers and programs don't get a
lot of recognition. But, we stay focused and act as the voice for
our students, introducing them to classroom technology tools that
help them learn, often bridging the gap in education so people know
that all students matter."
Nominations were judged on the following criteria:
- How does this teacher redefine traditional classroom activities
to prepare students for college and careers? (25%)
- How does this teacher's classroom experience improve
achievement for at-risk populations? (25%)
- How does this teacher impact student engagement, curiosity
and/or achievement? (50%)
ABOUT CANVAS
Through open, usable, cloud-based technologies, Canvas enables easy
integration of the content, tools and services that teachers need
and students want. As the most usable, customizable, adaptable and
reliable learning platform (think 99.9% uptime), Canvas is adopted
faster and deeper (or, is used in more ways by more users) than any
other LMS. So, in the end, investing in 21st-century education
technology actually makes teaching and learning easier (like it's
supposed to). Learn more about Canvas at www.CanvasLMS.com.
ABOUT INSTRUCTURE
Instructure, Inc. is a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS)
technology company that makes software that makes people smarter.
With a vision to help maximize the potential of people through
technology, Instructure created Canvas, Gauge, Arc and Bridge to
enable organizations everywhere to easily develop, deliver and
manage engaging face-to-face and online learning experiences. To
date, Instructure has connected millions of instructors and
learners at more than 3,000 educational institutions and
corporations throughout the world. Learn more about Canvas for
higher ed and K–12, and Bridge for the corporate market, at
www.Instructure.com.
CONTACT:
Becky Frost
Sr. Director, Corporate Communications
Instructure
801-869-5017
becky@instructure.com
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