The Region 2 KTOY Banquet is primarily funded by our Corporate Sponsor Security Benefit, KNEA, The Master Teacher, and the cost of meals. This pays for the venue, food, programs, office supplies, and small gifts for the nominees. We ask that each of the nominees' schools also donate $25 for the flower fund to help offset the cost of the corsage given at the banquet. (A letter was emailed to each principal with more details.)
If you would like to donate to the KTOY Region 2 funds (including the flower fund for the nominees), please send a check payable to Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 2:
Kansas Teacher of the Year Region 2
c/o Kristi Bruce
5437 SW Westport Dr.
Topeka, KS 66610
For more than 25 years, the Charitable Trust has funded the Kansas Teacher of the Year program, considered one of the best programs of its kind in the nation. We’ve provided the Teacher of the Year and seven finalists and district nominees with opportunities to tour and mentor/support educators in schools across the state. Security Benefit has honored more than 3,000 Kansas teachers and invested more than half a million dollars, representing one of the largest contributions made by a single company in support of Kansas education.