The Quaker Foundation Dr. William J. and Mae Hurst Jackson

Award for Distinguished Teaching at New Philadelphia City Schools

Two exceptional New Philadelphia teachers will receive an award of $6,000.00 each!

The Quaker Foundation is proud to announce the 21st annual Dr. William J. and Mae Hurst Jackson Award for Distinguished Teaching at New Philadelphia City Schools. Funded by the Jackson family, the award is an annual recognition of and incentive for superior teaching in the district. 

Eligible teachers must be currently active in the New Philadelphia classroom in grades pre-kindergarten through 12 and must have taught in the New Philadelphia City Schools for five years or more. 

To nominate a teacher:

Nomination forms are available HERE  or at www.quakerfoundation.org. Forms are also available at the Quaker Foundation Office, 124 N. Broadway, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, Monday-Friday.  The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 17, 2023, by 2:00 pm. Nominations may be made by anyone and should be mailed to the Jackson Award for Distinguished Teaching, c/o The Quaker Foundation, P.O. Box 627, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or e-mailed to [email protected].