La Lumiere School Announces Third Annual Excellence in Teaching Award

La Lumiere School is proud to announce the third annual Excellence in Teaching Award. Students from middle schools in Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan will nominate teachers for this annual award by writing an essay explaining how their teachers are innovative, dedicated, and truly care for their students. The award-winning teacher will receive dinner and a movie for two each month during the school year. The student who submits the winning nomination will also be recognized. The Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes and rewards professionals in our community who are committed to the vocation of teaching and who provide outstanding middle school education experiences for our area students.

The 2013 Excellence in Teaching Award will be announced in August. Deadline for online submission of nominations is June 28, 2013. Students can go to lalumiere.org to complete the nomination form.

About La Lumiere School

La Lumiere School is a co-educational, independent boarding and day secondary school providing a college-preparatory education based in character, scholarship and faith. Our rigorous education, personal relationships, and focus on values create a rich learning environment for students. They are known by faculty, staff and other students from all grades. This familiarity enables our students to make lasting connections, engage in academics, participate socially and define their paths. Founded in the Catholic tradition in 1963, the student body consists of over 200 students from a rich diversity of backgrounds. It is situated on a beautiful rural estate, 25 miles west of South Bend, 60 miles east of Chicago, and 8 miles from both La Porte and New Buffalo. La Lumiere School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA).

More information about La Lumiere School can be found at www.lalumiere.org