06/03/2026
Congratulations to Jeanie Brown. Jeanie Brown is Capon Post 2102, VFW Teacher of the Year Grades 6-9 category.
Jeanie Brown also, won Teacher of the year for District 4 and WV State VFW Teacher of the Year for grades 6-9 category.
Awards presented by Post 2102 and District 4 Commander Bob Jenks and Post 2102 Auxiliary Charlotte Bowman.
Capon Post 2102, VFW looks forward to award our Teachers, please see the requirements posted below.
SMART/MAHER VFW NATIONAL CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
TEACHER AWARD CITATIONS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE
AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND THEIR SCHOOLS
Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects elementary, middle and high school teachers to
participate in the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher program.
VFW Post Teacher Award Chairpersons may submit one candidate in each grade level to their
District by Nov. 15. If your Department does not have a District judging, then submit to your
Department Headquarters and/or Department Chairperson by Jan.1. The Department
may select a single candidate in each grade level and submit them to VFW National
Headquarters, on the Dashboard by Feb.1, for National judging. Department Teacher
winners that are received at National Headquarters By Feb.1 will receive a VFW National
citation for both the winning teacher and their school.
Simply visit vfw.org/ , log in to My VFW, then look under Member Resources, click on
VFW Training & Support, then click on Community Service & Youth Programs, then look
under Additional Resources. The Teacher Entry form, Instruction sheet, and Chairperson's
Guide are up on the VFW website.
Who Is Eligible?
1. Teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism are prime
candidates for this award. For example, do you know a teacher who plans field trips to city
hall or organizes community volunteer projects? Maybe you know an instructor who
invites veterans into the classroom to discuss their military experiences. Perhaps you are
familiar with a teacher who fosters the development of democratic values and beliefs
through special projects. If you know of such a teacher, honor them today.
2. All current certified/licensed teachers in grades K-12 are eligible. Previous national
winners are ineligible. Nominations can be submitted by themselves, fellow teachers,
supervisors, family members or other interested individuals.
Documentation Required for all Candidates:
1. All Post-level nominees should provide a one-page resume as a minimum or up to five
pages, including the resume, as a maximum of documentation of their teaching
experience (for example: resume, references, news articles, etc.) and a head-and-
shoulder photo of themselves, if available. These items will be forwarded on to the
District, if applicable, and/or the Department with the winning teacher entry form.
