AWARDS
THE CARTA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING OF THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE
The Central Association of Russian Teachers of America has established the Award to recognize outstanding school or university level teachers in the field of Russian language and related subjects.
The Award is open to all CARTA members in good standing who have attended at least one CARTA Conference prior to their nomination. The nominator should be also a CARTA member. Self-nominations will not be accepted.
A packet of materials will be sent to the nominated teacher for completion by the nominee, the principal, a colleague, and a student.
THE NOMINEE SHOULD DEMONSTRATE
DEDICATION TO THE TEACHING OF RUSSIAN AND RELATED SUBJECTS
KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT THEORY AND PRACTICE, AND IMPLEMENTATION IN THE CLASSROOM
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITIES AND ENTHUSIASM
LEADERSHIP IN THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE PROFESSION
The Awardee will be selected by the CARTA Board upon the review of submitted materials. The award will be presented at the 26th Annual CARTA Conference, April 5-7, 2024.
The Award will consist of:
A certificate for the teacher
A letter for the supervisor
A $100.00 cash award
THE DEADLINE TO RECEIVE NOMINATIONS IS FEBRUARY 1, 2026
If you would like to nominate someone, please submit the information below to Professor
Valentina Iepuri, by email to vbiepuri@olemiss.edu or by snail mail to 103 Private Road 3097, Oxford, MS 38655.
The nominee must submit a CV. Either the nominee or nominator must submit letters of recommendation for the nominee from a supervisor, a colleague, and a current or former student.
These should also be submitted to Harold Schefski.
