Woodland teacher named finalist for National Civics Teacher of the Year award

Woodland High School teacher Shari Conditt has been named one of 10 finalists for the Bill of Rights Institute’s National Civics Teacher of the Year Award. The award is presented to exemplary civics educators, a press release by the Bill of Rights Institute stated.

Conditt is among 10 finalists from across the United States. The winner of the National Civics Teacher of the Year Award will be revealed during the Bill of Rights Institute’s Constitution Day Live program from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17.

The selection process began with students, parents, educators and community members nominating award candidates. Nominees then submitted essays, highlighting the role of civics educators in helping students. Finalists were then selected by the Bill of Rights Institute, the press release stated.

“Civic education offers students the opportunity to learn America’s founding principles, understand our nation’s story, and develop the skills they need for a lifetime of citizenship,” David Bobb, president and CEO of the Bill of Rights Institute, said in the release. “Civics teachers are essential to the future of our communities and our nation, and we are honored to give them the support and recognition they deserve.”

All finalists earn a $1,000 prize. The educator presented the National Civics Teacher of the Year Award will receive an additional $5,000 top prize, the release stated.

The Bill of Rights Institute is a national nonprofit organization that teaches civics and history through curricula and education programs for teachers and students, the press release stated.

For more information on the Bill of Rights Institute and the award, visit mybri.org.