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St. Margaret of Castello Award for Outstanding Educator

Named after St. Margaret, who lived with disabilities and was known for her deep faith and holiness, this award recognizes an outstanding educator who embraces the Catholic Church’s call for inclusion. This educator may be a General Education teacher, a special education teacher, or an aide who is making a positive impact on the learning experiences of children with disabilities in our Catholic Schools.

Questions 1-7 are about you, the nominator.

6. How did you hear about the award nominations?

Questions 8-14 are about the educator in the Diocese of Arlington you are nominating.

Please use your statement to explain why you believe this educator deserves the 2026 St. Margaret of Castello Award for Outstanding Educator. Consider the following questions and provide examples when you can: 


  • How has the nominee positively impacted the lives of students with disabilities?

  • How has the nominee addressed the challenges of teaching diverse learners in the classroom?

  • How has the nominee's teaching and leadership changed the school culture to be more inclusive?

  • Why does the nominee stand out from other educators and is deserving of this award? 

  1. Optional: Supporting Documents. You may upload up to 10 files (video, images, Word or PDF documents) to support your nomination.

  1. View and agree to the nominating criteria.

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