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Congratulations, Norma Barber!

Previous Winners

2000

Xochtil Fuhriman-Ebert

Ontario Middle School

Ontario

Malheur

Xochtil Fuhriman-Ebert

  • School: Ontario Middle School
1999

Dave Bertholf

Clear Lake Elementary School

Keizer

Willamette

Dave Bertholf

  • School: Clear Lake Elementary School
1998

Nicki Gayle Hudson

West Linn High School

West Linn

Clackamas

Nicki Gayle Hudson

  • School: West Linn High School

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.

Deadline to Nominate is

February 6, 2025

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