Connecticut Teacher of the Year Council

Connecticut Teacher of the Year Council The Council is committed to the preservation & enhancement of the CT Teacher of the Year Program.

The Connecticut Teacher of the Year Council is an organization committed to the preservation and enhancement of the Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program. The Council works with the Connecticut State Department of Education and other corporate and organizational partners to celebrate teaching excellence through the recognition of educators who have inspired a love for learning in their students,

and who have distinguished themselves in the profession. Our leadership team is comprised of past and present Connecticut Teachers of the Year, as well as individuals who represent prominent organizations within the educational community. We are proud to be a nationally recognized program, and we hope you will join us in our mission of honoring and engaging Connecticut teachers as we work to elevate the teaching profession in our state and beyond.

Huge thanks to Erin Bartram at the Mark Twain House and Museum for an engaging and memorable professional development wo...
03/17/2026

Huge thanks to Erin Bartram at the Mark Twain House and Museum for an engaging and memorable professional development workshop with our Connecticut Teachers of the Year and colleagues from across the state. We are celebrating our 10th year offering this PD - thank you!

02/20/2026

Speak out now on fairness for teachers, workers’ compensation protections, and paid student teaching.

A fantastic morning at CEA headquarters for media training - special thanks to Nancy Andrews and Lesia Day for their inc...
01/24/2026

A fantastic morning at CEA headquarters for media training - special thanks to Nancy Andrews and Lesia Day for their incredible presentation, insights, and support!

Thank you to the State Board of Education for honoring our 2026 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Finalists at its meeting...
01/14/2026

Thank you to the State Board of Education for honoring our 2026 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Finalists at its meeting today!

(L-R): David Bosso, CTTOY Executive Director; Jennifer Rodriguez, CTTOY Council Member; Kristen Record, CTTOY Council Member and SBOE Member; Antwanette Serrano, 2026 CTTOY Finalist; Brian Betesh, 2026 Connecticut Teacher of the Year; Erin Benham, SBOE Vice Chair; Charlene Russell-Tucker, Commissioner of Education; Ryan Heath, CTTOY 2026 Finalist; Joey Meyer, 2026 CTTOY Finalist; Mary Kay Rendock, CTTOY Council Member

Huge congratulations to the Semifinalists, Finalists, and our 2026 State Teacher of the Year! Thrilled to celebrate you ...
12/17/2025

Huge congratulations to the Semifinalists, Finalists, and our 2026 State Teacher of the Year! Thrilled to celebrate you all tonight!

We continue to be thankful for all of the sponsors who make the CT Teacher of the Year program possible! Congratulations...
12/17/2025

We continue to be thankful for all of the sponsors who make the CT Teacher of the Year program possible! Congratulations to all of our District Teachers of the Year!

Kudos to 2026 CT State Teacher of the Year Brian Betesh, a shining example of teaching excellence and a testament to the...
12/17/2025

Kudos to 2026 CT State Teacher of the Year Brian Betesh, a shining example of teaching excellence and a testament to the transformative power of dedicated educators! 🎉

CT’s 2025 State Teacher of the Year Julia Walk Miller offers reflections on her year of honor. Thank you Julia for repre...
12/16/2025

CT’s 2025 State Teacher of the Year Julia Walk Miller offers reflections on her year of honor. Thank you Julia for representing our state so well this past year!

We are honored to be joined tonight by Governor Ned Lamont and Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker as we celebrate our ...
12/16/2025

We are honored to be joined tonight by Governor Ned Lamont and Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker as we celebrate our district Teachers of the Year from across our state.

Tonight, we proudly celebrate the outstanding contributions of over 100 exceptional educators from across our state, ins...
12/16/2025

Tonight, we proudly celebrate the outstanding contributions of over 100 exceptional educators from across our state, inspiring a brighter future for all!

11/14/2025

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