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Christy Todd, 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year

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Sharon Cole, West Virginia

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Louise Smith, Mississippi

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Ann Mincks, 2024 Iowa Teacher of the Year

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Liz Duclos-2024 New Hampshire State Teacher of the Year

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De'Shawn C. Washington, 2024 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year

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Welcome and congratulations. I hope you feel my excitement for you in the video. I am Taniece Thompson-Smith, the 2024 TX Teacher of the Year. I am a 5th grade Science and Social Studies Teacher.

Nothing makes me happier than celebrating and uplifting other educators. This year we celebrate you, your tenacity and your transformative approach to teaching and learning. Thank you for all that you continue to sacrifice in order to educate our next generation.

Please know, parts of this amazing journey may seem daunting at times, but I promise you, you will never be alone. Along with the other amazing teachers in the NTOY family, I am here to support you. Welcome to the TOY family. Stay encouraged and continue to be excellent on purpose.

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Missy Testerman

2024 National and Tennessee Teacher of the Year

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Mary Kay Connerton 2024 Maryland State Teacher of the Year

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Cory Hafer, Delaware

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Beau McCastlain 2024 Arkansas Teacher of the Year

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Congratulations from Jeff Norris, Alabama

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Congratulations, 2025! 🎉

Zach Arenz (2024 NYSTOY)

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Congratulations! -Trent Van Leuven, 2024 Idaho State Teacher of the Year

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Aimée Couto, Rhode Island

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Laura Jeanne Penrod, Nevada

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Eric Jenkins, Indiana

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Adrianna Swearingen, Florida