Nine North Carolina educators named 2026 Teacher of the Year finalists

By: Ahmed Jallow

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 281

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year, state education officials announced Tuesday.

The finalists represent every region of the state and were selected for their leadership, classroom innovation, and community service. One will be named the 2026 North Carolina Teacher of the Year during an April 24 awards ceremony at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary.

“These nine individuals represent the very best of public education,” State …

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