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 , hosted by 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