In a testament to his dedication, passion and innovative teaching methods, Scott Phillips, a math teacher at Aurora Middle School, has been honored as the 2024 Nebraska Teacher of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes Phillips' outstanding contributions to...
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Chapel Hill High School English Educator Kimberly Jones is the 2024 North Carolina Teacher of the Year
Kimberly Jones, the English teacher extraordinaire from Chapel Hill High School, has ascended to the pinnacle of recognition in education as the Burroughs Wellcome Fund 2024 North Carolina Teacher of the Year. In bestowing this honor upon Jones, the state not only...
Harding High Math Educator Michael Houston Wins 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Award
Michael Houston, a mathematics teacher at Harding High School in Saint Paul Public Schools, has been honored as the 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, solidifying his status as a beacon of excellence in education. Houston's dedication to his craft, his students and...
Gautier Middle School Band Director Louise Smith Named 2024 Mississippi Teacher of the Year
In a heartwarming acknowledgment of her unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions to education, Gautier Middle School's beloved band director Louise Smith, has been named the 2024 Mississippi Teacher of the Year by the Mississippi Department of Education....
Detroit Educator Candice Jackson Crowned 2024 Michigan Teacher of the Year
Candice Jackson, a devoted educator with over two decades of experience, has been bestowed with the prestigious title of 2024 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY). Her remarkable achievement not only reflects her dedication to her profession but also shines a spotlight...
2024 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year De’Shawn Washington Becomes First Black Male to Win Award
In the heart of Lexington, Massachusetts, at Maria Hastings Elementary School, De'Shawn Washington stands as a beacon of excellence in education. Recently crowned the 2024 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year, Washington's journey from the corporate world to the...
Tennessee ESL Educator Missy Testerman is the 2024 National Teacher of the Year
By Michael Manyibe Missy Testerman, an English-as-a-second-language (ESL) program director at Rogersville City School in Tennessee, has Missy been named the 2024 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. Testerman's commitment to...
Beth Barkley Named 2024 D.C. Teacher of the Year for “Amplifying Immigrant Students’ Voices”
By Michael Manyibe Beth Barkley, a devoted educator at the Cardozo Education Campus, has been bestowed with the esteemed title of the 2024 District of Columbia (D.C.) Teacher of the Year. Specializing in teaching 9th and 10th grade English to newcomers in the...
Middletown High’s Engineering Educator Cory Hafer is 2024 Delaware Teacher of the Year
Cory Hafer, an engineering and science educator at Middletown High School within the Appoquinimink School District, has been bestowed with the prestigious title of 2024 Delaware Teacher of the Year. Hafer has been recognized for his exceptional contributions to...
New London Educator Kiana Foster-Mauro Honored as the 2024 Connecticut Teacher of the Year
Kiana Foster-Mauro, a fourth-grade teacher at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School in New London, has been honored as the 2024 Connecticut Teacher of the Year. This prestigious accolade recognizes her outstanding contributions to education and her commitment to empowering...










