Educator Recognition
Each year outstanding public school educators earn distinction from the Tennessee Department of Education for their meritorious service and devotion to students. Information about the three awards, including application instructions, are available from the corresponding pages below:
Statewide Programs
2019-20 Winners
Teacher of the Year
Brian McLaughlin
Hamblen County
Principal of the Year
LeAndrea Ware
Hamilton County
Supervisor of the Year
Michelle Goad
Gibson County SSD
National Programs
- Milken Educator Award
- Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST)
- Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award
2019-20 Winners
Milken Educator Award
Nathan Kirsch, Shelby County Schools
PAEMST Awardees - Math
Heather Knox
Murfreesboro City
2018-19 Winner, K-6
Cicely Woodard
Metro Nashville
2017-18 Winner 7-12
PAEMST Awardees - Science
Karla West
Maryville City
2018-19 Winner, K-6
Kristina Krautkremer
Kingsport City
2017-18 Winner, 7-12
