Program Overview

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Selection Timeline

Building-Level and System-Level Selection Guidelines

Application Guidelines

Application Form

Former Teachers of the Year

Teacher of the Year Award
2008 - 2009

The Teacher of the Year program recognizes and honors outstanding teachers in Tennessee. We applaud teachers who care about children and who devote their professional lives to enriching the lives of Tennessee children. Goals of the program are:

• Promote effective teaching practices by recognizing and rewarding outstanding teachers.

• Encourage participation by every school in the state so that all Tennessee teachers may be recognized and rewarded.

• Build a network of local and state corporate sponsors.

• Provide a network for teachers to share effective practices.

• Encourage a sense of professionalism in teaching.

• Encourage greater participation in building a strong community-school partnership.