2026 Teacher of the Year

Candidates for HCS Teacher of the Year are considered based on the demonstration of the following criteria: 

• concern for each student

• ability to inspire learning in all students of all backgrounds and abilities

• ability and willingness to devote time and energy to activities that result in improved instruction for children

• ability to work effectively with the community

• desire to keep abreast of current educational theories and practices

• ability and willingness to make contributions to the field of education

• ability to create and implement innovative educational practices

• and respected and admired by students, parents and colleagues.

Individuals who hold a current Virginia teaching license are eligible to participate in the HCS Teacher of the Year Program.  Individuals holding provisional, special education conditional, or eligibility licenses are not eligible to participate.)

Teachers retiring from the profession at the end of the school year are not eligible.  Candidates must continue in an active teaching status.

Candidates who accept administrative or supervisory positions will relinquish their eligibility.