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Julie Routhier Educator Appreciation Award

The purpose of this award is to provide monetary support and recognition to educators from the Lynnfield Public Schools (LPS) to help offset personal out of pocket costs incurred when pursuing additional development in skills, supplies or knowledge that support their work in the Lynnfield schools.

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On an annual basis, a $1,000 award will be provided to an educator from each Lynnfield Public School (LPS) to help them achieve the LPS mission of empowering students to become lifelong learners and engaged citizens that will strengthen the school, students and community. This would be an unrestricted award. The proceeds can be used for any activity specific to teaching such as: attending professional development workshops, tuition, books/supplies (subject to approval by Lynnfield Public Schools Building Administration), attending conferences, costs of instructional equipment or supplies for the classroom.

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Educators who would like to apply for this award must meet the applicant criteria below, complete an application providing the intended use of the funds, and a brief description of how these funds help you achieve one or more LPS’ vision objectives of Belong, Connect and Grow.

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Applicant Criteria

  • Individual must be a Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade teacher, special educator or specialist who is employed by the Lynnfield School District in the consecutive school year

  • Spends at least 50% of their time instructing students in the classroom or small groups

  • Has served at least one continuous year (12 months) of employment with LPS at the time of submission

  • Has achieved professional teaching status

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Application Process:

  • Applicants will be required to complete the attached application and submit their completed forms to the designated location.  

  • All applications will be reviewed by a formally designated selection committee comprised of the following:

    • Member(s) from the Julie Routhier Foundation

    • Representative from each of the LPS building principal offices

    • Representative from the LPS Superintendent’s office

  • Applicant names will be redacted prior to reviewing to allow for an objective assessment

  • Applications will open February 1st and close on March 31st 

  • Applicant winners will be notified by June 30th

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Click here to download a full copy of the application criteria and form 

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The application process is currently closed for 2024 and will re-open in February for 2025 applications.  

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