E² Awards

The Educator Excellence (E²) Award recognizes those educators demonstrating teaching excellence in Olathe Public Schools. The program was established to honor educators who demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of their students, work with others in the educational environment, and bridge the gap to reach parents. The award includes a $500 unrestricted cash grant to the recipient.

The Foundation will choose up to two winners each month, September through May, but nominations are accepted throughout the year. Nomination forms will be kept on file and considered monthly for three semesters from the time that they are received in the Foundation office.

To nominate an educator, please complete and print the nomination formPlease send completed nominations to Olathe Public Schools Foundation, 300 E. Loula Street, Olathe, KS 66061. Original copies of the nomination letters are preferred, however applications also can be emailed to foundation@olatheschools.org. Please contact your building principal or the Foundation office at (913) 780-8222 if you need assistance.

View a list of past Educator Excellence Award Winners - Most previous recipients are not eligible for repeat recognition.

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