INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education announced the top 10 finalists for the 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations to the following 10 finalists:
- Veronica Buckler, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
- Robi Davidson, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation
- Brandon Denning, Indianapolis Public Schools
- Callie Hoppes, MSD Warren Township
- Gina Iacobucci, Community School Corporation of Southern Hancock County
- Eric Jenkins, Franklin Community Schools
- Eric Phagan, Madison Consolidated Schools
- Jonee Sutton, Beech Grove City Schools
- Matt Thomas, Valparaiso Community Schools
- Natalie Wheeler, Western School Corporation
"Becoming a teacher is a calling, driven by the desire to make a difference in the lives of students,” said Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education. "The small, everyday actions of teachers have a profound impact, which can be felt for weeks, months and even years to come. Indiana’s Teacher of the Year program is one way that we can elevate this important work and celebrate the individual teachers who are creating positive change in our state, one student at a time. Congratulations and thank you to each of our top 10 finalists!"
The Indiana Teacher of the Year program has recognized outstanding teachers across the state for more than 60 years.
The program encourages schools to nominate their local Teacher of the Year for the statewide honor.
The 10 finalists are selected by a committee made up of former Teachers of the Year, IDOE staff, educational organization leaders, business and community leaders, and representatives from higher education.
The winner, who be announced in the fall, will work to help elevate teaching in Indiana and represent Hoosier teachers at the national level.
