2020 Montana Teacher of the Year nominations open

From Montana Office of Public Instruction

HELENA — The Office of Public Instruction announced today that nomination and application forms are available for the 2020 Montana Teacher of the Year Program.

Members of the public can fill out a form to nominate a teacher. Teachers can self-nominate by filling out an application. All actively teaching Montanans are encouraged to apply. If nominated, the OPI will reach out to the nominated teacher and ask them to fill out an application.

Nomination forms are due back to the OPI by May 3 and completed applications are due by June 14. They can be emailed to [email protected]. Applications, nomination forms, and additional information can be found on the OPI’s website at https://bit.ly/2TTiGFx/.

“As a teacher blessed to have spent 23 years in Billings’ classrooms, I know how crucial it is to celebrate high-quality educators who promote student success,” State Superintendent Elsie Arntzen said. “I encourage all Montana communities to join me in elevating their exceptional teachers.”

Montana’s program is part of the National Teacher of the Year Program conducted by the Council of Chief State School Officers, of which Montana’s superintendent of public instruction is a member. The 2020 Montana Teacher of the Year will go on to represent Montana in the national program.

The Montana Teacher of the Year is selected by a statewide committee of diverse education, business, government, tribal, and community stakeholders. The winner will be announced during a celebration in October. Dylan Huisken from Bonner is representing Montana as the 2019 Montana Teacher of the Year.