Frank R. Kemerer Award

NOMINATE A HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES!

The purpose of this award is to recognize an outstanding social studies teacher at the high school level. The award is named for Dr. Frank Kemerer, a longtime professor in the Education Department at the University of North Texas. Dr. Kemerer’s teaching and writing consistently displayed a level of scholarship and professionalism that set a high standard for his students, many of whom now serve as teachers or administrators in Texas public schools.

Nominees for the Frank R. Kemerer Award must have at least five years of teaching experience in social studies at the secondary level in Texas public schools and must be nominated by their high school principal and endorsed by the superintendent. The application for the award must be completed and sent to TASSP by February 1, 2025.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO TASSP'S 2024
Frank Kemerer Award:

Michael Hjort, Rouse High School, Leander ISD
Nominating Principal: Vincent Hawkins

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