Teachers all across the state are helping prepare Oregon’s children to become the leaders of tomorrow. The Department of Education’s annual Teacher of the Year award gives Oregonians an opportunity to recognize teachers who are making a positive impact in student’s lives. Nominations for the 2015-16 Oregon Teacher of the Year are now being accepted. Anyone can nominate a teacher for the award, but teachers may not nominate themselves. To nominate a candidate for the 2015-16 Oregon Teacher of the Year, go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/GV3X3XZ. The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2015. The 2015-16 Oregon Teacher of the Year will be announced this fall. A Blue Ribbon Panel consisting of legislators, former teachers of the year, community leaders, and key education stakeholders select the three finalists. The finalists are then interviewed by representatives of the deputy superintendent’s office and the deputy superintendent makes the final selection.
