PA Teacher of the Year Nominations Open through December 15!

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is accepting nominations for the Commonwealth’s 2027 Teacher of the Year! If you know an outstanding educator in Pennsylvania you have until December 15 to nominate them at: https://www.nstoypa.org/nominationselection-process/nomination-form. 

The 2027 Teacher of the Year will be announced at an awards ceremony in December 2026 and will represent Pennsylvania at various local, regional, and national functions culminating in the National Teacher of the Year ceremony at the White House.

The National State Teacher of the Year (NSTOY) program annually recognizes a professional who inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn; who has the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues; and who plays an active role in their school and community. 

Congratulations to the newly named 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, Madeline Loring, who teaches fourth grade at Jefferson-Morgan Elementary School in Greene County!

Learn more about Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year program at: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/educators/recruitment-and-recognition/teacher-of-the-year.