Congratulations to Jennifer Cusick, a fifth-grade teacher at Pioneer Ridge Middle School, who has been selected as the USD 231 Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Krista Mealman, a business and computer teacher at Gardner Edgerton High School, who has been selected as the USD 231 Secondary Teacher of the Year!
Both candidates will now move to the state level and participate in the Kansas Teacher of the Year (KTOY) selection process. The KTOY Program recognizes a Regional Finalist for each of the eight (8) regions. From the eight Representatives, a Kansas Teacher of the Year is selected. As a team, these designees are provided professional learning opportunities, visit school districts around the state, advocate for education at the state level, and represent teachers across Kansas. The Kansas Teacher of the Year is nominated to represent Kansas in the National Teacher of the Year Program. For additional information about the state program, visit www.ksde.gov.