Mrs. Florence Billups, teacher at the Hamilton ‘Branch #3 School has been selected as one of the
Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America. She was selected on the basis of her professional, personal and academic achievements. Outstanding Elementary Teachers of America is an annual awards program honoring distinguished men and women in the field of elementary education. Each year, the complete biography and record of achievements of each outstanding teacher are presented in the awards volume, OUTSTANDING ELEMENTARY TEACHER OF AMERICA.
These educators are now in competition for one of the five national Outstanding Elementary Teachers of the Year awards. Each national winner will receive a $500.00 unrestricted grant and an award commemorating their selection. Judging for the national honors will be done by the distinguished Board of Advisors who guide the program.
The men and women chosen for this high honor have explored new paths, developed new insights and effectively [wording missing in printed source] colleagues. They are exceptional teachers.
Guidelines for selection include and educator’s talents in the classroom, contributions to research, administrative abilities, civic service and professional recognition.
Originally published in The Paper, September 1975.
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Archival transcription note: The original sentence reads “developed new insights and effectively … colleagues.” Missing wording is marked; no completion is inferred. Printed “include and educator’s” is also retained.
Original source: SD_Times1975_09.pdf, printed page(s) 2; PDF page(s) 2.
