The Yale Educator Recognition Program recognizes outstanding educators from around the world who support and inspire their students to perform at high levels and to achieve excellence. Matriculating students are invited to nominate high school educators, and a committee of Yale admissions officers reviews each nomination individually and designates recipients. Of this year's 210 nominees, who represent 36 states and 13 countries, 52 teachers and 38 counselors were selected to receive the award.
In August, the winners were sent engraved desk sets and congratulatory letters, and administrators of the high schools were notified of their achievement.
The Yale Admissions Office attributes the exceptional quality of the Yale student body to educators like these, who shape their students long before they attend Yale, and would like to thank these and all educators for their ongoing efforts in motivating and supporting their students.