Thousands of talented Iowa educators lead and inspire their students, but only one is chosen annually as the state’s top teacher. The award is an opportunity to recognize an exceptional Iowa teacher who is helping to redefine education. The Teacher of the Year serves as an ambassador to education and as a liaison to primary and secondary schools, higher education and organizations across the state.
The deadline to nominate the 2016 Iowa Teacher of the Year is April 25. Nomination forms can be found on the Iowa Department of Education’s website at www.educateiowa.gov/documents/awards-exchange-programs/2014/10/2016-toy-nomination-form.