It is that time of year again! The Guam Department of Education (GDOE) has officially launched the selection process for the 2024 Teacher of the Year program and is now calling for nominations.  The annual program aims to recognize and honor the efforts of exceptional educators in Guam’s public schools.

Members of the community, most especially students, parents, and families of GDOE are invited to nominate candidates from Guam’s 41 public schools.  The nomination form is available on the main page of the GDOE website and is also available here: https://tinyurl.com/GTOY2024Nominations. The nomination period will close on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m

Candidates for the Guam Teacher of the Year program are educators who are exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled teachers in any state-approved or accredited school, who teach pre-kindergarten through grade twelve, and who are planning to continue in an active teaching status.

A successful Guam Teacher of the Year nominee:

• is a certified teacher who works with the Guam Department of Education for 5 years or more;

• collaborates with colleagues, students, and families to create a school culture of respect and success;

• deliberately connects the classroom and key stakeholders to foster a strong community at large;

• demonstrates leadership and innovation in and outside of the classroom walls that embody lifelong learning;

• expresses themselves in an engaging and articulate way;

• is of good standing in the Department and the community.

For more information about the Teacher of the Year nomination or application process, please contact guamtoy2024@gdoe.net.

Nominate Your Favorite Teacher for the 2024 Guam Teacher of the Year