Trout Educator Award

Recognizing Excellence in Teaching & Service
(scroll down for nomination links)

Throughout its history, the Lord has blessed Fox Valley Lutheran High School with numerous dedicated and outstanding teachers. These men and women not only excelled in their classroom work with their students, but also contributed through service among varied cocurricular duties, leadership in the FVL Federation, and volunteer roles at their home congregations. We thank our loving Savior for these role models and the many who served FVL's ministry along side them. To God be the glory!

David & Florence Trout Family Educator Award

In 2007, Dr. Monroe Trout and his wife Sandra established a special award to honor FVL's outstanding educators. Awarded annually, this award recognizes one full-time FVL teacher for their efforts both inside and outside the classroom. The award includes a financial stipend to be used for professional growth that advances the winner's education and benefits the FVL student body. A designated amount is left to the discretion of the educator for personal use.

Through this award, Dr. Trout is honoring his parents - David and Florence Trout - along with his brothers and sisters: Helen, David, Robert, Elizabeth, William, Herman, Charles, Arthur, Theodore, Harold, Pauline, Chester, and Hazel. Sandra Trout grew up as a member of St. Paul-Appleton and treasures the Christian education she received there.

Nomination Process and Links

• Nominations can be submitted by students, parents, FVL graduates, teaching colleagues, Federation pastors/teachers, or community leaders. 
• All full-time FVL faculty are eligible except the President or the Principal, who chairs the Selection Committee.
• Nomination criteria include the teacher's impact on their classes, the FVL family, and the church/community at large.
• All nominations are to include at least one letter of recommendation from someone in addition to the person making the nomination.  
• Winners from past five years are not eligible, but may be re-nominated after that time.
• All nominations must be submitted to the FVL Principal by the posted deadlines.
• Nomination forms are downloadable or can be picked up at the FVL School Office during regular hours. You can also submit a nomination form online.