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17-05-2025
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Centre County educator named as a finalist for Teacher of the Year award
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Twelve teachers across Pennsylvania have been named as finalists for the 2026 Teacher of the Year award, and among them is a Centre County educator. Whilst the winner will not be announced until December, the program works to honor all teachers who are exemplary. The National State Teacher of the Year (NSTOY) program each year recognizes a professional who inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn; who has the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues; and who plays an active and useful role in both school and community. Nine from Central Pennsylvania selected for 58th Art of the State exhibition Here are the finalists: Elizabeth Troxell, Penns Valley Area School District, Centre County Whitney Bellomo, Dallastown Area School District, York County Nicole Birkbeck, Council Rock School District, Bucks County Katherine Blandino-Nienhuls, Pittsburgh Public School District, Allegheny County Renee Decker, Central York School District, York County Madeline Loring, Jefferson-Morgan School District, Greene County Jenna Love, Elizabethtown Area School District, Lancaster County Jennifer Nesser, Laurel Highlands School District, Fayette County Ashley Oldham, Big Spring School District, Cumberland County Andrea Rutledge, Hempfield School District, Lancaster County Rachel Sebastian, Governor Mifflin School District, Berks County Rebecca Showalter, Mount Lebanon School District, Allegheny County Later this year a teacher will be chosen to represent Pennsylvania at local, regional, and national functions culminating in the National Teacher of the Year ceremony at the White House. 'Ask anyone if they remember the teacher who inspired them most, and nearly everyone will immediately smile and name an educator from their past,' Acting Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe said. 'Excellent educators make a lifelong impact on the learners they serve each day in classrooms across the Commonwealth, and these 12 finalists demonstrate the qualities needed in a great teacher—supportive, engaged, and passionate about the learners in their care.' Leon Smith, a secondary teacher at Haverford High School in the Haverford Township School District in Havertown, was the 2025 Teacher of the Year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
- General
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Local teachers named finalists for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year
(WHTM) – Several local teachers are among the finalists for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. The Department of Education says 12 educators are in the running to win the 2026 honor. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The winner will be announced in December 2025 and will represent the state at local and national functions. The 12 finalists are: Whitney Bellomo, Dallastown Area School District, York County Nicole Birkbeck, Council Rock School District, Bucks County Katherine Blandino-Nienhuls, Pittsburgh Public School District, Allegheny County Renee Decker, Central York School District, York County Madeline Loring, Jefferson-Morgan School District, Jefferson County Jenna Love, Elizabethtown Area School District, Lancaster County Jennifer Nesser, Laurel Highlands School District, Fayette County Ashley Oldham, Big Spring School District, Cumberland County Andrea Rutledge, Hempfield School District, Lancaster County Rachel Sebastian, Governor Mifflin School District, Berks County Rebecca Showalter, Mount Lebanon School District, Allegheny County Elizabeth Troxell, Penns Valley Area School District, Centre County 'Ask anyone if they remember the teacher who inspired them most, and nearly everyone will immediately smile and name an educator from their past,' said Acting Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe. 'Excellent educators make a lifelong impact on the learners they serve each day in classrooms across the Commonwealth, and these 12 finalists demonstrate the qualities needed in a great teacher—supportive, engaged, and passionate about the learners in their care.' Pennsylvania's 2024 Teacher of the Year, Ashlie Crosson, was named the National Teacher of the Year. The Mifflin County School District teacher is the first-ever Pennsylvanian to receive the national honor. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
