Educator of the Year
Meet our 2020 Educator of the Year Finalists
Our esteemed Educators of the Year winners will each have their mortgages paid for one full year. Additionally, their schools will receive a $2,500 donation for resources and supplies. Finalists will each receive a $5,000 cash award plus an additional $1,500 to their schools for resources and supplies.
K-8 Finalist
Marysville Elementary in Portland Public Schools
Kindergarten
K-8 Finalist
Sato Elementary in the Beaverton School District
4th Grade
9-12 Finalist
Parkrose High School in the Parkrose School District
AP Biology/AVID
9-12 Finalist
Cleveland High School in Portland Public Schools
Modern World History and Government/Economics
Meet our 2020 Circle of Excellence
These six outstanding educators in our Circle of Excellence will receive a $1,500 cash award plus an additional $1,000 to their schools for resources and supplies.
K-8 Circle of Excellence
ACCESS Academy in Portland Public Schools
7th & 8th Grade Science
9-12 Circle of Excellence
Madison High School in Portland Public Schools
Career and College Exploration, Hip-Hop Literature
9-12 Circle of Excellence
Dayton High School in Dayton School District #8
Alternative Education
9-12 Circle of Excellence
Washougal High School in Washougal School District
Library Media Specialist
9-12 Circle of Excellence
Springfield High School in Springfield Public Schools
Special Education and English
K-8 Circle of Excellence
Lake Grove Elementary in the Lake Oswego School District
1st Grade
About the OnPoint Prize Educator of the Year Award
The OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education celebrates innovative teaching methods that spark enthusiasm and passion in students, parents and their peers. Anyone—including teachers themselves—can nominate a teacher. Educator of the Year is awarded to the teachers who best meet these criteria:
Creativity and Enthusiasm
Teachers who inspire creativity and enthusiasm in the classroom.
Teaching Methods
Educators who demonstrate exemplary teaching methods and style.
Community Impact
Individuals who have significant impact on students, parents, peers and their community.
Who Is Eligible?
Any full-time or job-share classroom teacher, counselor, or librarian of grades K-12 who is employed by an accredited public, private or charter school in the counties OnPoint serves (Benton, Clackamas, Columbia, Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson, Lane, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Washington and Yamhill counties in Oregon, and Clark and Skamania counties in Washington) is eligible for the award.
Who Is Awarded What Amount?
OnPoint has always understood that investing in education is one of the best ways to build thriving communities. Through the OnPoint Prize Educator of the Year award, we recognize the following:
Educator of the Year - Grades K-8
One teacher representing grades K-8 will have their mortgage paid for one year and receive a $2,500 donation to their school for resources and supplies.
Educator of the Year - Grades 9-12
One teacher representing grades 9-12 will have their mortgage paid for one year and receive a $2,500 donation to their school for resources and supplies.
Two Finalists - One each from grades K-8 & 9-12
Finalists will each win a $5,000 cash award, plus an additional $1,500 to their schools for resources and supplies.
Circle of Excellence
Six educators will each win a $1,500 cash award, plus an additional $1000 to their schools for resources and supplies.