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September 21, 2022
Oregon Teacher of the Year Program
Celebrates 16 Regional Winners for 2023
Oregon educators
honored for
their outstanding
leadership and
impact
The Oregon Department of Education,
in partnership with the Oregon Lottery, an-
nounced Oregon’s 2023 Regional Teachers
of the Year! All across the state this week,
communities have held celebrations recog-
nizing these 16 regional winners.
Every day in Oregon classrooms, teach-
ers offer their innovation, energy and con-
tent mastery in support of students across
the state. The Oregon Teacher of the Year
Program recognizes and honors teacher
excellence, with the state Teacher of the
Year serving as the face and voice of ex-
emplary educators across Oregon. Candi-
dates for Oregon Teacher of the Year are
exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable
and skilled licensed public school educa-
tors in grades preK-12.
“Through countless challenges in the
past several years, Oregon educators have
continued to consistently come through for
Oregon’s students,” said Colt Gill, Direc-
tor of the Oregon Department of Educa-
tion. “It is with high honor that we cele-
brate these 16 Regional Teachers of the
Year from across the state!”
Regional winners were identified
through a local nomination, application
and selection process facilitated by Educa-
tion Service Districts. Applicants submit-
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ted testimonials and letters of support and
were assessed by a diverse panel of region-
al representatives on the attributes of lead-
ership, instructional expertise, commit-
ment to equity, community involvement,
understanding of educational issues, vision
and professional development.
Each Regional Teacher of the Year will
receive a $1,000 award from the Oregon
Lottery, and is automatically considered
for the honor of 2023 Oregon Teacher of
the Year which will be announced later
this fall.
“The Oregon Lottery is honored to play
a role in celebrating Oregon educators’
hard work, passion, and dedication,” said
Oregon Lottery Director Barry Pack. “The
Teacher of the Year Program provides
well-deserved recognition to teachers
across Oregon who are helping their stu-
dents build a foundation for the future.”
2023 Oregon Regional Teachers of the
Year include Ron Antlitz, Gwen Bartlett,
Sydney Thompson, Connie Robbins, Ben
Lawson, Travis Reeser, Derek Burbank,
Scott Crowell, Heather Greel, Ken Dickey,
Amanda Jensen, Laury Rodriguez, Steven
Taylor, Steven Taylor, Erin Green, David
Duncan and Rosa Floyd.
Additional information about the pro-
gram can be found on the Oregon Teacher
of the Year website.