IDOE Teacher of the Year

The Iowa Department of Education has released the 2022 Nomination Form for Teacher of the Year!  The award provides an opportunity to recognize an Iowa teacher who motivates, challenges, and inspires excellence; who is respected by students and peers; who is a dedicated professional that helps nurture hidden talents and abilities; who is a creative, caring individual; who takes teaching beyond textbooks and blackboards; and who is an exceptional teacher helping to redefine American education. 

Anyone, including school administrators, colleagues, students, parents, college faculty, and associations may nominate teachers for the award. Self-nominations and nominations by family members are not accepted. Winners are chosen by a committee that includes representatives of the Iowa Department of Education (DE), the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), the School Administrators of Iowa (SAI), the Parent Teachers Association (PTA), the past Iowa Teacher of the Year, and representatives from higher education institutions.

2022 Iowa TOY Nomination Form - Nominations for Iowa's Teacher of the Year are due April 1, 2021. The Iowa Teacher of the Year is usually announced in the fall of each year!

West Liberty CSD has truly awesome teachers, nominate your favorite teacher today!  Let the nominations begin!