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Educator Awards

Much like our students, teachers and school leaders deserve to be recognized for their hard work and dedication. The EL Education Klingenstein Teacher Award and Silverberg Leadership Award lift up work that is often unseen while celebrating its impact on students.

Every day, outstanding educators bring EL Education's vision to life in classrooms and schools across the country—engaging students in work that is challenging, adventurous and meaningful so that learning and achievement can flourish.

The Klingenstein Teacher Award and Silverberg Leadership Award were established to celebrate this exceptional teaching and leadership.

Candidates are nominated by their school communities. Each year, one teacher and one school leader are selected from a diverse pool of educators who best exemplify the spirit and values of EL Education and give voice to the hundreds of wonderful educators in our community.

Congratulations to the 2022 Educator Awards Recipients:

Thomas Rochowicz, Principal, WHEELS, A NYC Outward Bound School

Thomas Rochowicz, Principal, WHEELS, A NYC Outward Bound School, in New York City is the 2022 Silverberg Leadership Award recipient.

Learn more about Tom.

Anne Smith, Polaris Charter Academy

Anne Smith, Kindergarten Teacher, Polaris Charter Academy, in Chicago, IL is the 2022 Klingenstein Teacher Award recipient.

Learn more about Anne.


Nominations for the 2023 Awards will open early next year. Please check back for details! Contact awards@eleducation.org with questions.