Connecticut "Teacher of the year" award nominations open On-Line Entry F or ms Available Meriden, CT --- Nominations for the Connecticut 2007-2008 TOTY™ (Teacher of the Year) are being accepted through April 30, 2008. The announcement came from the TOTY Award™ spons or , Teachers' Insurance Plan™, a car insurance program exclusively f or members of the educational community.

The award will include $1,000 to the winning teacher and a $500 grant to that teacher's school. The Connecticut TOTY Award™ winner will also be eligible f or the National TOTY Award™ that includes a special recognition and a $2,500 travel certificate. Teachers, students and parents can nominate any of the state's accredited teachers. TOTY™ nomination f or ms are available online at www.teachers.com/toty.

To nominate an educator, or yourself, explain in 250 w or ds or less why this teacher should be the Teacher of the Year. Nominees will be judged on their ability to motivate students, their special talents, and their contribution to their school, students or educational community. Winners will be announced at the start of the next school year. Teachers' Insurance Plan is underwritten by licensed members of the Response Insurance Group of Companies, as auth or ized by law.