Kelly Education Announces 2022 Substitute Educator of the Year Award Recipients

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Kelly Education announced its 2022 Substitute Educator of the Year award recipients during National Teacher Appreciation Week. Four educators from across the U.S. were selected from nearly 1,100 nominations, each receiving a $5,000 bonus and $1,500 for their chosen school. The award program highlights the critical role of substitute educators amid a national educator shortage. According to CEO Nicola Soares, this increased recognition underscores their commitment to supporting and compensating substitute teachers and their impact on student development.

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• Awarding four educators highlights commitment to teacher recognition and support.
• Increased compensation for substitute educators reflects the company's advocacy for improved salaries.

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• The ongoing educator shortage indicates potential instability and challenges in staffing.

Four educators will receive a $5,000 bonus plus an additional $1,500 to give to the school of their choice

TROY, Mich., May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Teacher Appreciation Week serves as a reminder to schools, parents, and communities to honor teachers' contributions to students' lives. In celebration, Kelly Education (KE) expanded its national substitute teacher award program to recognize KE educators across multiple disciplines. Four recipients, selected from nearly 1,100 submissions, now represent KE's Class of 2022. Each winner will receive a $5,000 bonus plus an additional $1,500 to give to the school of their choice.

This year's recipients include Rudolph Ervin, K-12 substitute teacher, nominated by teachers and students at Uplift Grand High School in Grand Prairie, TX; Brandy Parr, K-12 substitute paraeducator, nominated by teachers at D. A. Smith Middle School in Ozark, AL; Katie Reagan, Teachers on Call (TOC) early childhood substitute teacher, nominated by teachers and students in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 in Burnsville, MN; and Joe Maurizi, support staff nominated by staff at Indian Lane Elementary School in Media, PA.

To be considered, each nomination was required to demonstrate how the educators enrich the lives of students and peers in their school community.

"The educator and talent shortage continues to be a national crisis. We have seen an increased demand in the quantity and duration of assignments to fill these vacancies," said Nicola Soares, president of Kelly Education. "Recipients of this year's award are excellent examples of the high-quality substitute talent we provide our school partners every day. The testimony of their peers and education colleagues offers great insight into the vital impact substitute educators and talent across the nation are making."

The substitute educator of the year award is a longstanding tradition at Kelly Education, the largest provider of substitute talent nationwide. For the 2021-22 school year, KE enhanced its recognition, increasing the award and expanding the program to acknowledge KE educators across multiple disciplines. With thousands of educators and talent in the KE workforce, four national winners were selected, representing the highest achievement a KE employee can receive.

"The expansion of our program and the increase of the award reflect our commitment to advocating for increased compensation for substitute educators and highlights our belief that everyone in the school setting is an educator because of the impact their work has on students' lives," Soares said. "The additional $1,500 donation to the school of their choice supports our talents' commitment to the students and schools they serve."

About Kelly® Education
Kelly Education powers the future of learning by helping make early childhood education centers, K-12 school districts, and institutions of higher education, stronger and more stable for leaders, administrators, professors, teachers, and students. Kelly Education is a business of Kelly, a global workforce solutions provider that's always asking what's next in the world of work. Learn more at KellyEducation.com. 

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FAQ

What is the 2022 Substitute Educator of the Year award by Kelly Education?

The award recognizes outstanding substitute educators across the U.S., providing each with a $5,000 bonus plus $1,500 for their chosen school.

How many nominations were received for the Kelly Education award?

Nearly 1,100 nominations were submitted for the 2022 Substitute Educator of the Year award.

What does the $1,500 donation to the school represent?

The $1,500 donation supports the selected educators' commitment to their schools and students.

Who are the recipients of the 2022 Kelly Education awards?

The recipients include Rudolph Ervin, Brandy Parr, Katie Reagan, and Joe Maurizi from various schools across the U.S.

What is Kelly Education's role in addressing the educator shortage?

Kelly Education aims to provide high-quality substitute talent and advocate for better compensation amid a national educator crisis.