Accepting Nominations for Teacher of the Year!

Everyone remembers a favorite teacher, someone who motivates and inspires students for a lifetime. Minnesotans have the opportunity again this fall to nominate that unique educator for 2012 Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Nominations open Oct. 3 and remain open through Nov. 15. Nominations can be submitted online. Anyone may nominate a teacher. Self-nominations are also accepted.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ONLINE NOMINATION FORM

Eligible nominees must:
• Teach in a public or nonpublic Pre-K through 12th-grade school.
• Hold a baccalaureate degree and a Minnesota teaching license.
• Have completed three years of teaching by the nomination deadline, and
• Intend to teach during the 2012-2013 school year.
The 2012 Teacher of the Year will be named at a ceremony May 5, 2012. The Minnesota Teacher of the Year also becomes Minnesota's candidate for National Teacher of the Year.