Teacher of the Year is Washington's oldest and most prestigious teacher award program. Since 1963 Washington has selected one teacher as our state Teacher of the Year. Hundreds of teachers have been recognized as Regional and State Teachers of the Year.
Nominations open in the winter. In the spring, each Educational Service District selects a Regional Teacher of the Year to forward to the state program. The Washington State Teacher of the Year is selected in the fall by a selection committee of diverse education stakeholders and alumni Teachers of the Year. The committee uses a written application, panel and impromptu interviews, and short keynote to come to consensus on the recipient.
Nominations open in the winter. In the spring, each Educational Service District selects a Regional Teacher of the Year to forward to the state program. The Washington State Teacher of the Year is selected in the fall by a selection committee of diverse education stakeholders and alumni Teachers of the Year. The committee uses a written application, panel and impromptu interviews, and short keynote to come to consensus on the recipient.