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Congratulations, Jackie Cooke!

Previous Winners

2006

Allan Bruner

Colton High School

Colton

Clackamas

Allan Bruner

  • School: Colton High School
  • Grade Level: High School
2005

Steven Wyborney

Nyssa Elementary School

Nyssa

Malheur

Steven Wyborney

  • School: Nyssa Elementary School
  • Grade Level: Elementary
2004

Catherine H. Thurber-Brown

Tigard High School

Tigard

NW Regional

Catherine H. Thurber-Brown

  • School: Tigard High School
  • Grade Level: High School

How Nominations Work

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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.

Deadline to Nominate is

February 6, 2025

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