ach year, the National Teacher of the Year is chosen from the pool of 56 teachers who represent their home states as State Teachers of the Year.

Click on the state name below to learn more about each exemplary teacher and check back often for updates on the selection of the finalists and the next Teacher of the Year.



Are you interested in learning more about your State's Teacher of the Year program? Click here for a full listing of State Teacher of the Year Program Coordinators or for answers to questions and additional information, please contact Andy Drewlinger at the National Teacher of the Year Program by email: [email protected] or telephone: 202-336-7011.

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