Teacher of the Year Award
The Teacher of the Year Award is a heartwarming initiative designed to honor and recognize the outstanding contributions of educators in our community. This contest provides an opportunity for students, parents, colleagues, and community members to express their gratitude and appreciation for the dedicated teachers who make a positive difference in the lives of their students.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
2026 SUBMISSIONS WILL OPEN IN APRIL 2026
If you know a deserving teacher, we encourage you to nominate them for this honor! Please do so by completing the nomination form below.
If selected, we will send you an email to gather additional information.
Meet our Teacher of the Year Award Winners
We are please to introduce the amazing men and women dedicated to serving our children
2024 Teacher of the Year
Sophia Arnold
Sophia is a wife, mother of 3 children, and a special education teacher at Kenwood Academy High School in Chicago. Sophia goes above and beyond to make sure her students and their parents feel heard, involved and loved. Fueled by her passion of teaching and loving those with intellectual disabilities, Sophia launched a non-profit which she named F.L.O. Inc. (Full Life Opportunities) for adults with intellectual disabilities post high school graduation. Her unwavering commitment to her students, the Kenwood community and special needs students makes her our 2024 TEACHER OF THE YEAR!!
2025 Teacher of the Year
To Be Announced.....
We will be taking nominations for our next deserving teacher to honor and celebrate soon!
2026 Teacher of the Year
To Be Announced....
We will be taking nominations for our next deserving teacher to honor and celebrate soon!