Missouri State ThespiansAwards and Grants

What are the Awards

• The Judith Rethwisch Outstanding Thespian Teacher of the Year

• Administrator of the Year – Building or District Level• The Debbie Corbin Outstanding Service Award• The Missouri Thespians Hall of Fame – May not be

awarded every year.

What are the Grants

• ITF Stipend• Junior Thespian Stipend• Community Outreach Grant – Change coming next year

Where to find info/forms

• Search - Missouri Thespians Website• Web address – http://www.mo-thespians.com• Select Awards/Grants• Scroll through the list of all awards and the details about

them• A link at the end of each Award explanation provides the

Application form you will need to complete

Application Process

• Read through the description and Application form found on the Missouri Thespians Website

• Make a list of what you will need to complete the application process

• Enlist individuals to write the Letters of Recommendation for your candidate

• Type into the Application form all the necessary information

Application Process – take 2

• Print the Application form• Place Application form and signed Letters of

Recommendation in an envelope• Place title of the Award/Grant on the envelope• Place in your Conference Paperwork to Jennifer Forrest-

James• EXCEPT FOR: Teacher of the Year forms and letters of

recommendation. Mail these directly to Chad Little and make sure all items are in the envelope for this award

Deadlines/Mailing

• December 1st is the deadline for all items to be received for consideration.

(TEACHER OF THE YEAR)• Chad Little – 12860 Fee Fee Rd, St. Louis MO 63146 –

clittle@parkwayschools.net

(REGISTRATION MATERIALS & ALL OTHER AWARDS)• Jennifer Forrest-James – 419 Sorrento Dr, Ballwin MO 63021

– jforrestjames@parkwayschools.net

Letters of Recommendation

• Students, Parents, Peers, Administrators• Each Application has a Letter of Recommendation

requirement.• A single letter should not be longer than 1 page in length.• It should have the Name of the person being considered,

why they deserve the recognition, and the name and contact information of the person writing the recommendation.

• The Author may be contacted for verification.

Questions?