The Maine Teacher of the Year program is committed to a nomination and selection process that ensures people of all backgrounds are represented. Educate Maine and the Maine Department of Education champion that commitment by encouraging the nomination of educators from all culturally diverse experiences and backgrounds.  

We know that in every school in our state, there are teachers who exemplify the best of their profession and deserve honor and recognition for their outstanding efforts on behalf of Maine students…. especially this year.  Moreover, these teachers are natural ambassadors for the profession and advocates for their students.  

Now is the time to give those teachers the recognition they deserve! We are accepting nominations for the 2021 Maine County Teachers of the Year through February 5, 2021. You have the opportunity to nominate teachers - those who truly make a difference for students.  The Maine Teacher of the Year program includes the selection of 16 County Teachers of the Year – one of whom will be selected as the 2022 Maine Teacher of the Year. 

Nominate a teacher here using our user-friendly form.  Nominations close on February 5, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Districts participating in the Teacher of the Year Program have reported a positive impact on the entire community. Recognizing outstanding teachers establishes a culture that rewards excellence in teaching, gives the community a sense of pride in its teachers, and showcases teachers as positive role models. Beyond celebrating the individual, the program is building a growing network of teacher leaders who are committed to improving student achievement, highlighting innovations in education and serving as ambassadors for the profession.   

We have an open nomination process.  Teachers may be nominated by a student/parent, colleague, administrator, district committee or community member.  To be considered for the award and continue on with the Teacher of the Year process, teacher candidates must be endorsed by their principal.

The 2021 County Teachers of the Year will be announced at a State House Hall of Flags ceremony (hopefully) or virtually as we did last year, in May and the 2022 Maine Teacher of the Year announcement is in fall.  Please be part of the celebrations supporting Maine teachers.  Let’s make this the “year of the teacher”! 

If you have questions, please contact me.   And for your listening pleasure here is Foo Fighters, David Grohl, honoring the #UnshakableTeachers during his performance at the Inauguration2021. 

Sincerely, 

Dolly Sullivan, 

Program Director, Educate Maine                                                         

207-631-3385|

The Maine Teacher of the Year program is administered by Educate Maine in partnership with the Maine Department of Education and supported by our program partners:  Maine State Board of Education and Maine State Teachers of the Year Association.