The semi-finalists were chosen among 15 teachers, and each semi-finalist received a $1,000 prize provided by the Walton Family Foundation.
The top five educators were:
The 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year will be announced this fall. The winner will travel across the state as a representative and be eligible to apply for the National Teacher of the Year program.
“The secret to a great education is great educators, and it’s a privilege to honor a few of our state’s best,” Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. “This year’s finalists are more than just teachers; they are counselors, friends, mentors, and leaders. What they do truly changes lives. Congratulations to this year’s finalists – from me, from every Arkansas parent, and from our entire state.”
To learn more about the Arkansas Teacher of the Year program, visit DESE.ADE.Arkansas.gov.
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