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Congratulations, Joanne E. Johnson!

Previous Winners

1993

Sally Leahy

Glendale High School

Glendale

Douglas

Sally Leahy

  • School: Glendale High School
1992

Daniel Tilson

Eastwood Elementary School

Roseburg

Douglas

Daniel Tilson

  • School: Eastwood Elementary School
1991

Bonnie Elliott

Bend Senior High School

Bend

High Desert

Bonnie Elliott

  • School: Bend Senior High School
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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!