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.

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.

2024-25 Monthly Winners

January, 2025

Johnna Baran - General Johnnie Wilson Middle School
Amanda Goodwin - Urbana Junior High School
Judy Lange - Riverview Elementary

December, 2024

Betsy Hisrich - Fairless Middle School
Steven Schuster - Excel Academy (Bedford City Schools)
Erica Turkington - General Johnnie Wilson Middle School

November, 2024

Ryan Kerns - Benjamin Logan Elementary
Bethanne Falther - Toll Gate Middle School
Nerissa Hall - Warren Middle School

October, 2024

Richard Hlivko - Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School
Melissa Brandewie - Minster Elementary
Nancy Garand - Harvard Elementary

September, 2024

Kirk Crow - Alexander High School
Lauren Bednarczyk - Northwest High School
Thomas Ely - East Community Learning Center

Nominate a Teacher

If you know an outstanding student, teacher or school that deserves recognition, nominate them today!