Nominations open for Regional Teacher of the Year Awards
By Logan Bagett on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
GRANT COUNTY – Nominations are now open for Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year awards through the Oregon Department of Education. According to the ODE, the program was created to recognize exemplary public school educators who inspire students and make a positive impact in the communities in which they live. The 2023 Grant County Regional Teacher of the Year is Sydney Thompson of Dayville Schools, who was announced and awarded last September. To nominate a teacher for the next go-around, find details below in the press release issued by the ODE:
(Release from the Oregon Dept. of Education)
The Oregon Department of Education, in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, is pleased to announce the continuation of Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year to honor exemplary educators in every region of the state!
• Nominations are open statewide through February 28, 2023.
• Teachers will submit their applications by March 31, 2023.
• Oregon Education Service Districts will select a winner from their region.
• Regional Teachers of the Year will be honored across the state in September 2023!
• In October 2023 one of the Regional Teachers of the Year will be named the 2023-24 Oregon Teacher of the Year and will be eligible to apply for the honor of the National Teacher of the Year!
Regional Teachers of the Year will receive a cash prize of $1,000 and will be celebrated across the state. The 2023-24 Oregon Teacher of the Year will receive a $10,000 cash prize (with a matching $5,000 going to their school) and serve as a spokesperson and representative for all Oregon teachers.
Anyone can nominate a teacher! All Oregonians are encouraged to nominate their favorite teacher today at: oregonteacheroftheyear.org.
