Sia is an art teacher who has also been nominated for the National title of Teacher of the Year. Sia tells about her background of not having any interest in teaching as an adult, until she filled in for a friend who ran a Saturday morning art class for low income children inside a neighborhood garage. Sia with high school art students in … Read More
32. Maryland Teacher of the Year: Sia Kyrikakos
31. National Teacher of the Year Mandy Manning
Mandy Manning, a Washington State teacher who teaches refugee and immigrant students is the 2018 National Teacher of the Year. An 18-year teaching veteran, Manning has taught at the Newcomer Center at Joel E. Ferris High School for seven years, where she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to students who are adjusting to life in their new … Read More
30. Ralph Fletcher: The Writer’s Notebook
Ralph Fletcher is a pioneer when it comes to teaching writing to both teachers and students. He began his teaching career at Teachers College as a student of Lucy Calkins in the early days of The Writing Project, and he popularized the Writer’s Notebook. To date, he’s written over 40 books ranging from getting boys to enjoy writing to craft … Read More
29. Idaho Teacher of the Year: Melyssa Ferro
Melyssa Ferro is a middle school science teacher and the Idaho Teacher of the Year. Prior to being named Idaho Teacher of the Year, Melyssa received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. E-mail: MelyssaFerro@gmail.com Twitter: @Melyssa Ferro Facebook: Melyssa Ferro Website: Recommended Book: Any … Read More
28. New Jersey Teacher of the Year: Amy Andersen
Amy Andersen is the NJ Teacher of the Year and only one of four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year title. Amy teaches American Sign Language (ASL) to regular education students as part of the World Language program where she is a high school teacher. Amy attended Indiana University as a music major and studied with a world renowned … Read More