The County Teachers of the Year will network with educators throughout the state and serve as ambassadors for New Jersey’s public schools during the upcoming school year.Ī panel of educators selects the New Jersey State Teacher of the Year from among the 21 County Teachers of the Year based on written applications, video submissions, and interviews with the top finalists.

More information is available on the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program webpage. Individual schools nominate exceptional educators for County Teacher of the Year through the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program, which promotes a positive school culture by acknowledging the hard work and dedication of outstanding teachers and educational services professionals. I trust these voices encourage even more dynamic individuals to enter the teacher workforce.” Angelica Allen-McMillian, Acting Education Commissioner. “Teachers have a profound and lasting impact on the growth of their students, and each of the County Teachers of the Year will serve as mentor, role model, and as spokesperson for the teaching profession. “Today’s event not only recognizes New Jersey’s County Teachers of the Year, but also helps elevate the teaching profession,” said Dr. “I applaud the commitment and professionalism of each of the 21 County Teachers of the Year,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “If you want to know why New Jersey’s public schools are rated as among the best in the nation, look no further than these 21 exemplars of the kind of quality teaching that takes place in every school throughout our state.” The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) today announced the 21 educators who have been named New Jersey’s 2023-2024 County Teachers of the Year.

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