2026 Teacher of the Year Award Nominations

2026 Teacher of the Year

• Innovative Teacher of the Year: A Christian school educator who demonstrates exceptional creativity in lesson design, uses innovative tools to enhance learning, and consistently implements forward-thinking approaches that positively impact student engagement.
• Math Teacher of the Year: A Christian school math educator who shows outstanding instructional skill, strong content expertise, measurable impact on student learning, and a commitment to fostering mathematical understanding, confidence, and problem-solving skills in their students.

NOMINATION CRITERIA

• Each nominee must be a K-12 teacher in a Christian 5-day school or hybrid school in the U.S.
• Each teacher nominated must have served in K-12 Christian education for at least one year.
• The nominee should have plans to continue teaching in K-12 Christian education after receiving recognition.
• The teacher must have demonstrated excellence in promoting Christian education to students.
• The teacher must be highly respected by students, parents, colleagues, and the community.
• The school and teacher must align with the Herzog Foundation mission.

Nominations close February 6, 2026. Recipients will be honored at the Excellence in Christian Education Awards in Fall 2026.