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Congratulations, Catherine H. Thurber-Brown!

Previous Winners

2003

Carrie Carpenter

Hugh Hartman Middle School

Redmond

High Desert

Carrie Carpenter

  • School: Hugh Hartman Middle School
2002

Deborah Jean White

Lyle Elementary School

Dallas

Willamette

Deborah Jean White

  • School: Lyle Elementary School
  • Grade Level: Elementary School
2001

Norma Barber

Ukiah School District 80R

Ukiah

InterMountain

Norma Barber

  • School: Ukiah School District 80R
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How Nominations Work

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Nominate a Teacher

Know a great teacher? Fill out the nomination form and tell us what makes them exceptional!

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Teacher of the Year Applications

We notify qualifying nominees and invite them to apply for Teacher of the Year.

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Regional Teachers of the Year Selected

Each of Oregon’s 19 Education Service Districts review applications from their area and choose a winner for their region.

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Oregon Teacher of the Year Selected

Finalists are chosen from among the regional winners, and then the designated candidate will be recommended to the Director of the Oregon Department of Education as the next Oregon Teacher of the Year.

Nominations for 2024-25 have closed! Check back in the fall when we announce the Regional Teachers of the Year!