Teacher of the Month

The Partners in Education Teacher of the Month award recognizes outstanding K-12 teachers for their excellence in the classroom, leadership, creativity and community involvement and dedication on behalf of Ohio students.

For being recognized as a Teacher of the Month, winners will receive a $500 gift card, a prize pack and a certificate of excellence.

The Partners in Education program has been improved to enhance the impact made on students, teachers and schools.

New for 2023-2024 School Year:

Academic All-Star and Teacher of the Month nominations will be accepted from September 1-May 10; and each month three Academic All-Stars and three Teachers of the Month will be recognized.
School of the Year nominations will be accepted from September 1-March 10; and one school will be recognized as the School of the Year.

2023-24 Monthly Winners

March, 2024

Christine Baranek - Parma Academy
Alexander Healey - Northridge High School
Kelly Husted - Springfield Local Elementary School

February, 2024

Michelle Beribak - Helen Steiner Rice Elementary
Tammy Obarski - Black River Middle School
Michele Campbell - Queen of Peace School

January, 2024

Jana Thomas - River High School
Drew Crabtree - Furry Elementary
Jennifer Dickess - St. Joseph Catholic High School

December, 2023

Angel Conley - Lucas Elementary
Brenda Hartley - Carey Elementary
Melissa Henke - Fairview-Clifton German Language School

November, 2023

Christi Bartram - Dawson-Bryant Elementary
Bobbie Hurtt - Greenfield Elementary
Hannah Schnaterbeck - Black River Middle School

October, 2023

Karina McFrederick - Edison Elementary
Gretchen Polen - Port Washington Elementary
Nicole Szymaniak - Buckeye Trail High School

September, 2023

Alison Smolinski - North Royalton Middle School
Nancy Niedermier - Springmill STEM Elementary
Jessica Brown - Indian Hill Middle School