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Congratulations, Nola W. Coval!

Previous Winners

1976

Douglas D. Anderson

McMinnville High School

McMinnville

NW Regional

Douglas D. Anderson

  • School: McMinnville High School
1975

Joyce J. Osternig

Winston Churchill High School

Eugene

Lane

Joyce J. Osternig

  • School: Winston Churchill High School
1974

Mike Ford

Waluga Junior High School

Lake Oswego

Clackamas

Mike Ford

  • School: Waluga Junior 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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