Has your child had a truly fantastic teacher, this year or in the recent past? Step up your planned “teacher appreciation week” gift or activities a notch by nominating him or her for our 2nd annual Teacher of the Year honor.  We’ll run the winning essay, along with a picture of the teacher, in our May/June issue.

   The details:

Nominations should be in essay form, no longer than 1,000 words. Your nominated teacher must be a full-time teacher (not a substitute or classroom aid), kindergarten-12 grade at a public, private or parochial school in any of the following parishes: Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, and St. Bernard. The nominated teacher must be in good standing, and have been a teacher for at least five years.

Please include the following information along with your essay:

  • You name, email address, and phone number.
  • The teacher’s full name, grade and/or subject(s) taught, school name, school address, and phone number.
  • email to our editor
  • snail mail to Editor, nola baby & family, 8131 Oak Street, Ste. 100, New Orleans, LA  70118.
  • Entries must be received by March 31, 2016.