Annual Martel Award - Early Childhood Educator

The Children's Museum of Houston is seeking an outstanding early childhood educator for the 10th Annual Martel Award!

The Marian and Speros Martel Early Childhood Educator Award is presented annually to an outstanding professional that possesses an exemplary commitment to the education of young children in Houston. Know someone who qualifies?  Nominate that person! 

The winner will be awarded a $1,000 honorarium and a One-Year Membership to the Children's Museum during a ceremony in April 2009. Early Childhood Educators are invited to submit their own applications. All applications are due Monday, Dec. 8, 2008. 

Download the Award qualification information and application!

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Requirements:

• Candidates must work with children eight years of age and younger, have an associate's or bachelor's degree in education, Montessori certification or Child Development Associate Certification and at least five years of current classroom experience.
• Applications must be received at the Children's Museum of Houston's office, 1500 Binz, by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008.
• Parents, Principals or Others who would like to nominate a teacher may do so by sending their name, address and telephone to the email address below by November 17, 2008.
• For more information, please contact Christie Shaw at (713) 535-7206 or cshaw@cmhouston.org.