Best teacher of English Winners 2008

Mgr. Alexandra Šefránková

Střední umělecká škola Ostrava – Secondary Art School in Ostrava
 
Miroslav Kuš, the principal at the Secondary Art School in Ostrava gushed about Alexandra Šefránková in his letter of recommendation : „ She is one of the most active teachers at this school. She has been active not only in her lessons but in extracurricular activities as well. She has a very good relationship with her students. She understands their problems and helps students to deal with them.“
 
English teacher, teaches approx. 120 students
Years full-time teaching: 10 yrs
Nominated by : Mgr. Milan Kuš, principal of SUŠ ( recommendation letters  from principal, one  of her students and a colleague –teacher)

SHE:

• uses new methods of teaching and prepares students for language competitions
• organizes student´s trip to Leeds in Great Britain,
• she has a good relationship with students
• she dedicates a lot of her free time to extra curricula activities
• she remains passionate about teaching
• she understands how to combine teaching English with  the artistic interests of her students

Mgr. Simona Fialová

Základní škola Martina Luthera s.r.o Plzeň – The Elementary and Middle School of Dr. Martin Luther in Pilsen
(one of the first elementary private schools in the Czech Republic based on American concept with excellent high standard quality of English study and learning program, has the preparatory level which trains the children for the future studies of the 1st grade)
 
Miloš Vršecký, the principal of the Martin Luther elementary and middle school in Pilsen had this to say about Simona Fialová : „ She is outstanding  in her approach to children. She is extremely sensitive but at the same time also demanding. Kids love her and are not scared to communicate in English.
I am very happy that Simona has won such an award. I am sure that she is an excellent teacher of English and the results of her work can prove that.
Morever she is also HUMAN and EDUCATIONIST written with capital letters..“
English teacher, teaches English in the kindergarten and in the 1st grade of primary school
Years full-time teaching : 9 years
Nominated by : Mgr. Miloš Vršecký, principal

SHE:

• remains passionate about teaching
• sensitive in her approach to children and at the same time demanding
• uses songs, sign language  and meaningfull plays
• never raise her voice and finds children listen better and pay more attention
• kids love her and are not scared to talk in English
• uses American texbooks and working sheets New Parade

Mgr. Eva Kostecká

Střední odborná škola Šumperk – Secondary Professional School in Šumperk
Students from the Secondary Professional School in Šumperk wrote in a nomination form submitted last fall :“ We already have a winner for the Best Teacher of English competition. Don´t know who that is?
It ´s our best an kindest class mommy. Young, beautifull, with a perfect American accent..she likes sports and never spoils any fun.“

The Award Ceremony was held on 2 March 2009 at Starbucks Café in Prague

Ing. Petr Špirhanzl, The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports representative, was a special guest of the Ceremony. All the participants enjoyed a great performance presented by children from The Elementary and Middle School of Dr. Martin Luther in Pilsen.