February 5, 2025 - It’s time to nominate a teacher to the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year program! Nominations are open through March 31, 2025. A candidate for the Ohio Teacher of the Year (OTOY) is eligible to apply if they are a licensed Ohio educator who: 1) holds a valid Ohio Professional Teaching License; 2) is currently completing their tenth year or more of teaching; 3) is currently employed full-time in a state-approved public school (pre-kindergarten through grade twelve), community school or career-technical center; 4) is working directly with students at least 50% of their contracted time; 5) has received no previous Ohio Teacher of the Year recognition; and 6) is planning to continue in an active teaching status.
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