The Kansas Teacher of the Year Award recognizes and utilizes representatives of excellent teaching in the elementary and secondary classrooms of the state. Its mission is to build and utilize a network of exemplary teachers who are leaders in the improvement of schools, student performance and the teaching profession.
For more information about this program, please contact:
Sherry Bukovatz sbukovatz@ksde.org (785) 296-2551
2020 Kansas Teacher of the Year Speaker Service
2020 Kansas Teacher of the Year Team
2021 Nomination available in February 2020.
This brochure provides general information about the Kansas Teacher of the Year program, including the mission of the program, candidate qualifications, the selection process, recognition and awards available at both the regional and state levels, opportunities for teachers nominated for this award and the timeline for the program.
For more information about the Kansas Teacher of the Year program, please contact:
Sherry Bukovatz (785) 296-2551 sbukovatz@ksde.org Communications and Recognition Programs Team Director Denise Kahler (785) 296-4876 ​dkahler@ksde.org
Questions about this page contact:
Cheryl Franklin (785) 296-4909 cfranklin@ksde.org
Tamla Miller (785) 296-4950 tmiller@ksde.org
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at ogc@ksde.org or by 785-296-3201.