Congratulations, Joyce J. Osternig!
Previous Winners
1974
Mike Ford
Waluga Junior High School
Lake Oswego
Clackamas
Mike Ford
- School: Waluga Junior High School
1973
John Arthur Ensworth
Kenwood Elementary School
Bend
High Desert
John Arthur Ensworth
- School: Kenwood Elementary School
1972
Verne Martin
Twality Junior High School
Tigard
Clackamas
Verne Martin
- School: Twality Junior High School
How Nominations Work
1
Nominate a Teacher
Know a great teacher? Fill out the nomination form and tell us what makes them exceptional!
2
Teacher of the Year Applications
We notify qualifying nominees and invite them to apply for Teacher of the Year.
3
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.
4
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.