Darlington County School District educator nominated for national award
Regina Parker, a third grade math and science teacher at Brunson-Dargan Elementary School, has been nominated for the 2016-17 national LifeChanger of the Year Award.
Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the national LifeChanger of the Year program recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 public and private school educators and employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
Parker was nominated by a member of the community who wishes to remain anonymous. She is the epitome of a great teacher and LifeChanger, according to her nominator.
“Mrs. Parker knows about math and science, but what she knows best is how to reach students,” said her nominator. “She takes in every new student with no preconceived thoughts of them. She accepts them for who they are and teaches them that they can be anything they want to be. As a result, her students excel because they appreciate the love she shows. Her students want to be the best they can be because Mrs. Parker believes they can be great.”
Each school year, the LifeChanger of the Year program receives hundreds of nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For 2016-2017, there will be a total of 15 individual LifeChanger of the Year awards. In addition, a 16th prize, the “National Spirit Award,” is given to the school and nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination. Each winner will receive a cash award that is split between the individual winner and their school. The national Grand Prize award is $10,000. Winners are announced via surprise award ceremonies held at their schools. The top five winners will also be honored at a national awards ceremony in Naples, Florida. Winners will be announced in Spring 2017.
Winners will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals. Nominees must be school district employees. Award winners are selected based on the following criteria:
• A proven ability to make a beneficial difference in the lives of students
• An ability to positively add to the development of the school’s atmosphere
• Is involved in leadership activities at the school and/or community level
• A demonstrative record of excellent performance at the professional level
• A commitment to producing a nurturing atmosphere
• Adherence to high moral and ethical standards
To view Mrs. Parker’s LifeChanger of the Year nominee profile, or to nominate someone from your school community, visit www.Life ChangeroftheYear.com.
