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Congratulations, Vincent A. Wixon!

Previous Winners

1987

Dorothy Sawyer

Gladstone High School

Gladstone

Clackamas

Dorothy Sawyer

  • School: Gladstone High School
1986

James R. Erickson

Redmond Senior High

Redmond

High Desert

James R. Erickson

  • School: Redmond Senior High
1985

Rick Wetherell

North Bend High School

North Bend

South Coast

Rick Wetherell

  • School: North Bend 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!