Indiana Teacher of the Year

Each year, the Indiana Department of Education conducts this special program to recognize outstanding classroom teachers from across the state. One person, in accordance with National Teacher of the Year guidelines, is chosen to represent Indiana teachers at the national level.

All school corporations are invited to share in this recognition program by honoring their teachers and nominating one teacher to represent local educators at the state level of the program. IDOE hopes the underlying idea behind the recognition of excellent teachers will spread to every community in Indiana.

• 2012 Teacher of the Year: Melanie Park
• 2011 Teacher of the Year: Stacy McCormack
• 2010 Teacher of the Year: Byron Ernest

For more information about the Indiana Teacher of the Year program, contact Tosha Salyers, Director of Educator Outreach at tsalyers@doe.in.gov, or visit the program site for National Teacher of the Year.

*A recent SAMS/PAMS memo incorrectly indicated the 2013 Teacher of the Year application deadline is June 29. The correct deadline for 2013 applications is July 29.

• 2013 Indiana Teacher of the Year Application

Sponsors

• Indiana Department of Education
• Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL)
• CSO Architects

NOTE: Indiana's program is conducted in association with The National Teacher of the Year Program (a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers sponsored by ING).