Jandy Eskew Named IMESD Regional Teacher of the Year

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Friday, May 21st, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

BAKER CITY – (Release from the Baker School District) The critical role of teachers has become especially evident as schools have responded to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers have stepped up in countless, innovative ways toensure students are safe, healthy and engaged to reach their full potential, making this a fitting opportunity to recognizethe excellence of Regional Teachers of Year throughout the state!

South Baker Intermediate School fifth grade teacher Jandy Eskew was named InterMountain ESD’s 2022 Regional Teacher of the Year! Ms. Eskew wins a $500 cash prize and is in the running for Oregon’s 2022 Teacher of the Year, to beannounced this Fall.

“Throughout this year of navigating countless challenges and demands, Oregon educators have consistently come through for Oregon’s students,” said Colt Gill, Director of the Oregon Department of Education. “It is with deep gratitude that we celebrate these 16 Regional Teachers of the Year from across the state!”

Regional Teachers of the Year are nominated by students, colleagues, administrators, friends, or family members to apply for the award and are selected by a diverse panel of regional representatives. Later this Fall, one of the Regional Teachers of the Year will be named the 2022 Oregon Teacher of the Year.

Thanks to the Oregon Department of Education’s partnership with the Oregon Lottery, the 2022 Oregon Teacher of theYear receives a $5,000 cash prize (with a matching $5,000 going to their school!) and serves as a spokesperson and representative for all Oregon teachers. Three finalists will receive $2,000 with a matching $2,000 going to their school. Please visit OregonTeacheroftheYear.org for more information.