The nomination period for Ohio Teacher of the Year is now open. This year the process has changed and all nominations will now be submitted on-line. Please review the following information and consider nominating a teacher for this program.

What Is The Ohio Teacher of the Year Program?

The Ohio Teacher of the Year program identifies exceptional teachers statewide celebrating their effective work in and outside the classroom. The mission of the program is to provide opportunities for professional learning to exemplary teachers as leaders and advocates for public education. Selected teachers move through two levels of recognition: (1) the State Board District Teacher of the Year as a regional recognition and (2) the Ohio Teacher of the Year as the state-level recognition.

Who is Eligible?

A candidate for the Ohio Teacher of the Year (OTOY) is eligible if they are a 1) a licensed Ohio educator with a minimum of five years of teaching experience: 2) currently employed in a state-approved public school, community school or career center working directly with students pre-kindergarten through grade twelve a minimum of 50% of their contracted time; 3) someone who has not been a previous regional or state OTOY honoree; and, 4) who is planning to continue in an active teaching status.

What is the deadline?

The nomination period is February 14 – April 3, 2020.  Once an individual has been nominated, they will be invited to submit a complete application. The deadline for the complete application is June 12, 2020.

How Do I Nominate A Teacher?