2019 Teacher of the Year
Past Teacher of the Year 2019
Oak Hills Teacher
Mr. Paul Limpert (c)
Oak Hills Principal
Travis Hunt (r)
Past Teacher of the Year Runner-Up 2019
Mrs. Barbara Beck (c)
St. Bernard Principal
Mr. Courtney Brown (r)
2022 -23 Teacher of the Year
Without our nation’s veterans, America wouldn’t be the great nation it is today. Our youth deserve to learn about our rich history and traditions. And the role of our veterans in creating and shaping America.
The VFW Teacher of the Year award contest recognizes two exceptional teachers. For their outstanding commitment to teaching Americanism and patriotism to their students. A selected certified or licensed elementary, junior high, and high school teacher whose curriculum focuses on citizenship education topics. Is nominated for the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award.
Winners receive:
VFW Post 10380 Awards two awards for local Teacher of the Year:
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A $500 award for Teacher of the Year
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A $250 award for Runner-Up Teacher of the Year
The National VFW Awards are:
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A $1,000 award for professional development expenses.
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A $1,000 award for his/her school.
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Two award plaques: one for the teacher, the other for his/her school.
Please review the rules and eligibility requirements. Nominate a teacher you know by submitting the 2021 nomination form.
Find more information about Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen, and Teacher Award programs. Share our National Scholarship Brochure with the students and educators in your community.