NEW Award Announcement:
Excellence in Teaching Russian at K-12 Level in Community-Based and Online After-School, Weekend, and Summer Programs
ACTR is pleased to announce a new award recognizing outstanding educators who teach Russian to K-12 students in community-based settings. This award honors instructors working in community-based Russian language institutions, including both in-person and online schools and camps (after-school/weekend/summer) at the elementary, middle, or high school level.
Eligibility
2025 ACTR Award for Excellence in Teaching Russian Recipient: Ksenia Appel-Whitney Ksenia Appel-Whitney is the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Russian Award for Grades K-8. She teaches at the Global Village Academy in Thornton (CO). |
2025 ACTR Award for Excellence in Teaching Russian Recipient: Kateryna Ratushnyuk Kateryna Ratushnyuk is the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Russian Award for Grades 9-12. She teaches at Staten Island Technical High School (NY) and STARTALK Discover Russia! |
2025 ACTR Excellence in Teaching Russian Special Lifetime Award Recipient: Johanka Hart-Tompkins Johanka Hart-Tompkins is the recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Russian Special Lifetime Award for Grades 9-12. She teaches at Cincinnati's Walnut Hills High School (OH). |
Eligibility
Public or private educational institutions at the elementary, middle, or high school level (K-8 and 9-12 level awards)
The nomination process for 2025-2026 is NOW OPEN!The ACTR Award for Excellence in Teaching Russian Committee seeks to select candidates who demonstrate high-leverage teaching practices, enthusiasm for learning Russian, and the ability to serve as influential advocates for teaching Russian on a regional and national basis. Awards are given in three categories: K-8 level, 9-12 level, and community-based and online after-school, weekend, and summer programs at the K-12 level. Final winners are notified and publicly announced at the annual ACTR membership meeting. Recipients are featured on the ACTR website, in the ACTR Newsletter, and on social media. Recognition letters are also sent to their administrators. | Contact us |
Requirements for Teacher Nomination ~ Criteria of Excellence
Teacher Knowledge and Application of Subject Matter
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