Celebrating What Matters Most: Excellent Teachers and the Programs that Prepare Them Be one of the first to apply, and you may win $1000! If you will be completing teacher training this spring or summer, plan to teach in DE, MD, VA, or DC and have excelled during preparation, log on now to the new Meritorious New Teacher Candidate (MNTC) web site and apply online for an MNTC Pre-Candidate certificate .This first-of-its-kind designation is the highest honor in the country for new teacher candidates, and will put you in the driver’s seat during your job search! www.aacte.org/mntc It’s fast and easy! Three Great Reasons to Apply Soon!   $1000! All eligible candidates who apply by March 1 st will earn the chance to win $1000 to be used for classroom materials! (a laptop? other technology? a classroom library? your choice!)   Choose from many job offers! MNTC Pre-Candidates receive a special certificate to attach to their resumes, and have their name, qualifications and e-mail address sent on a special list of “best and brightest new teachers” to Personnel Directors throughout the region.   Bring well-deserved recognition to skilled educators, yourself included! A press release will be sent to major regional media with the names of these exceptional new teacher candidates and the institutions that prepared them, because great educators are something to celebrate!   Go to www.aacte.org/mntc for the criteria for this special designation, as well as to apply online.   Contact Information Susannah Patton MARTP Project Coordinator MNTCcoordinator@aacte.org