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Bill of Rights Institute Announces 10 Finalists for National Civics Teacher of the Year 

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America’s civics teachers play a vital role in helping students examine the story of our country and exercise the skills of citizenship.

Now, the Bill of Rights Institute is honoring some of our nation’s most talented and dedicated civics teachers through its National Civics Teacher of the Year Award. 

The Bill of Rights Institute, a national nonprofit that works to advance civics and history education, today announced the 10 finalists for its National Civics Teacher of the Year Award for the 2023-2024 school year.

This year’s finalists represent 10 different states and every region of the country. 

The National Civics Teacher of the Year finalists were chosen after a nationwide search that encouraged educators, students, parents, and community members to submit outstanding civics teachers for consideration. All nominees submitted essays highlighting the role of civics educators in helping students live the ideals of a free and just society.

The National Civics Teacher of the Year Award finalists include:

  • Jessica Culver, Ozark High School (Ozark, AR)
  • Kimberly Hammers, Grassfield High School (Chesapeake, VA)
  • Joan Havranek , Smithtown High School West (Smithtown, NY)
  • Emily Krumm, Valley Park High School (Valley Park, MO)
  • Jennifer Goss, Imagine South Lake Charter School (Clermont, FL)
  • Amanda Peters, Liberty High School (Frisco, TX)
  • John Quesenberry, Woodrow Wilson High School (Beckley, WV)
  • Sean Redmond, Bolsa Grande High School (Garden Grove, CA)
  • Stephanie Walsh, Rangeview High School (Aurora, CO)
  • Kymberli Wregglesworth, Onaway Secondary School (Onaway, MI)

All finalists have earned a $1,000 prize from the Bill of Rights Institute. The National Civics Teacher of the Year Award, which comes with a $5,000 top prize, will be announced during the Bill of Rights Institute’s Constitution Day Live program on September 15. 

Bill of Rights Institute President and CEO David Bobb said that the National Civics Teacher of the Year Award is designed to highlight the important work of civics teachers in educating our students and preparing them for a lifetime of engaged citizenship. 

“We believe that all students should have access to a quality civics education that prepares them to contribute to society as lifelong learners and citizens,” Bobb said. “We are proud to honor the important work of civics teachers in helping to educate the future leaders of our communities and nation.”