Inspiring Educator Essay Contest
2012 Inspiring Educator Contest Entry is Open!
This year's contest is off to a great start so far, the essays that we have received so far are incredible. Submit your 100-500 word essay for a chance to win Learn more about the 2012 contest and how to enter.
To participate in the Inspiring Educator Essay Contest, ScholarshipPoints members are asked to submit an essay to the scholarship contest about an educator who has pushed them to succeed in their education, inspired members of the student body, and positively impacted their school.
2011 Inspiring Educator Essay Contest Winner
First Place: To Unpathed Waters, Undreamed Shores
By Kim LeMoon, Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Judith K. Brodsky is the kind of teacher who creates opportunities for active learning, promoting independent thought and expression, rather than merely imparting information. She helps students integrate what they have learned so that knowledge becomes personal and meaningful. And she encourages students to use what they have learned to inform their choices and to create action and change in their lives. I am grateful for this opportunity to acknowledge her for forever changing the way that I see myself and the world around me. (Read More...)
Kim's Testimonial:
“During the past two years, I have been very sick and mostly housebound. I am thrilled to have won the inspiring educator essay contest, but the best part of this process has been connecting with people all over the world who offered their support and votes. I am part of an international online community for patients with my illness and I have made so many new friends because of the contest. Last semester, I was motivated by a very special professor to return to campus this summer with the help of disability services. My first class back has been a blast. This scholarship will just about cover the cost of this class. It's amazing how doors open when you are on the right path. Thanks for giving me a reason to dream again.”
