To honor and celebrate excellence in teaching and elevate the importance and impact of the teaching profession.
At Educate Maine, we believe the classroom teacher is the backbone of the American educational system. That is why we partner with the Maine Department of Education to administer and manage the Maine Teacher of the Year. The program honors the contributions and elevates the voice of Maine’s classroom teachers. The County and State Teachers of the Year serve as ambassadors of the teaching profession and advocate for quality education of Maine students.
Since 2014, Maine selects 16 County Teachers of the Year, one of whom will be selected as the State Teacher of the Year. The State Teacher of the Year is Maine's nominee for National Teacher of the Year.
Recognizing teachers in Maine is meant to celebrate the thousands of outstanding professional educators in Maine schools and elevate the teaching profession, not to single out any individual as the "best teacher" in Maine.
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Nominations open from December 17th, 2025 to January 30, 2026 at 5 PM EST.
Whether you’re a student who’s learned from a great teacher, a colleague, administrator, parent or an interested member of the community, here’s your chance to recognize one of Maine’s classroom stars.
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