All Vermonters are invited and encouraged to fill out a short form to nominate a Vermont teacher to apply to be Vermont’s next Teacher of the Year.
The mission of the Vermont Teacher of the Year Program is to promote the teaching profession and recognize educators who are modeling exemplary teaching practice in Vermont’s schools.
The 2025 Teacher of the Year is Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver.
The nomination link will be open through Monday, April 28. Nominees can be either self-nominated or nominated by someone in their community. Nominated teachers will be able to complete their applications in May.
Vermont’s Teacher of the Year will also be eligible for selection as the National Teacher of the Year.
About the Teacher of the Year Program
Since 1964, Vermont has recognized outstanding teachers through the Vermont Teacher of the Year award. The acting Teacher of the Year serves as an advocate for the teaching profession, education, and students. The nominee will also represent Vermont for the National Teacher of the Year program, which includes events in Washington, D.C.
Additionally, the Teacher of the Year will be honored at the University of Vermont’s Outstanding Teacher Day in the Fall. For 40 years, UVM has recognized outstanding teachers throughout the state. The event honors educators from each supervisory union or school district, who can nominate one teacher at the elementary or middle school level, one at the secondary level, and one at the technical center level.