In order to be considered for the award, eligible teachers must first be nominated by a colleague, parent, or student. After receiving a nomination, teachers must submit a resume, teaching materials, and a letter of recommendation to be considered for the state award. History Teacher of the Year winners are selected by a committee of educators and education professionals in their state. For more information on the award process, please review the requirements listed here.
Alabama
Jennifer Broadhead
Edgewood Elementary School, Homewood
Alaska
Theresa Reich
Trailside Elementary School, Anchorage
Arizona
Stacey Trepanier
New Vistas Center for Education, Chandler
Arkansas
Pam Cummings
Benton High School, Benton
California
Karen Richey
Tobey Johnson Middle School, Elk Grove
Colorado
Matthew Fulford
East High School, Denver
Connecticut
Karen Boyea
Greenwich High School, Greenwich
Delaware
Melissa Rapp
Caesar Rodney High School, Camden
District of Columbia
Rodger Perkins
Sojourner Truth Montessori Public Charter
DoDEA
Helen Rose
Shape High School, Belgium
Florida
Patrick Whelan
Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School, Bradenton
Georgia
Arminda Lawrence
Pace Academy, Atlanta
Hawaii
Andrea Pratt
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School, Honolulu
Idaho
Shanna Marshall
Sorensen Magnet School for Arts and Humanities, Coeur d’Alene
Illinois
Tyrone Williams, Jr.
Oak Park River Forest High School, Oak Park