The Rubenstein Awards for Highly Effective Teaching recognize the success of DCPS teachers with a $5,000 award. Award winners were nominated by DCPS educators, students, parents, and community members, and then selected by a DCPS central office panel.
The awards are funded through the generosity of David Rubenstein, co-founder and managing director of the Carlyle Group and chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Eligible teachers must earn a rating of Highly Effective under IMPACT.
The Rubenstein Award for Highly Effective Teaching winners are recognized at the annual Standing Ovation for DC Teachers, hosted by DC Public Education Fund and held at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Rubenstein Award Winners for Highly Effective Teaching - School Year 2014-2015
- Rachel Broudy, English IV and AP Literature, McKinley Technology High School
- Britni Whitty, Science Enrichment Model STEM, Hardy Middle School
- Sarah McLaughlin (New Teacher of the Year), Special Education, Seaton Elementary School
- Ramiro Acosta, Pre-K, Bilingual, Bruce-Monroe Elementary School
- Mary Ball, English Language Arts and English as a Second Language, Cardozo Education Campus
- Lakia Kenan, Reading Teacher, Orr Elementary School
- Kimberly Davila, Math Specialist, Moten Elementary School