Congratulations to Lindbergh NEA member, Darrion Cockrell on being named a 2022 NEA Foundation's California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence recipient. His dedication to his students and the community is recognized and appreciated.
(Washington, D.C.) The NEA Foundation announced that 45 public school educators from across the country will receive the prestigious California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence. The educators will be honored at the NEA Foundation’s 2022 Salute to Excellence in Education Gala on February 11, 2022.
The California Casualty Awards for Teaching Excellence awardees are nominated for their dedication to the profession, community engagement, professional development, attention to diversity, and advocacy for fellow educators. This year’s awardees represent 45 states.
“At a time when our country has faced tremendous challenges from the pandemic, we are more aware than ever of the dedication, excellence, and innovation of our nation’s educators. Never has it been more important to honor and celebrate them,” says Sara A. Sneed, president, and CEO of The NEA Foundation. “Each California Casualty awardee exemplifies a passion for the profession, serves as a leader among their peers, and represents the best in the teaching profession. We are grateful to California Casualty for its recognition and support, and we look forward to honoring the 2022 awardees.”
“To say recent times have been tough on educators is an understatement. We are humbled by the sacrifice, compassion, and perseverance of the California Casualty awardees,” says Joe Volponi, President and CEO, California Casualty. “Without a doubt, their students, colleagues, and communities will continue to benefit from their efforts, and it is a privilege to honor such excellence.”
Of the 45 state awardees who were nominated by their National Education Association state affiliate, five will be chosen as finalists for the top national award and will receive $10,000. The educator selected for the top award will be revealed at the gala and will receive $25,000. The gala will also be live-streamed.
Find here information about the awards and a gallery of this year’s awardees.