Kentucky Teacher of the Year

​​​​The Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards program recognizes 24 outstanding teachers in the Commonwealth, culminating in the presentation of the distinguished Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award. Kentucky public school teachers with at least three years of service are eligible. Nominations open in November.

2023 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Winners

                                        Middle School Teacher of the Year​

                           Crittenden County Middle School (Crittenden County)

                                          
                                                         ​Kelly Gates
                                       2023 Kentucky Elementary School 
                                                    Teacher of the Year 

                                       Pride Elementary (Hopkins County)

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                                                        Amber Sergent​
                              2023 Kentucky High School Teacher of the Year

                                ​Woodford County High School (Woodford County)​

​2023 awards presentation video​

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Link to All 2023 Teacher Achievement Award Winners - Kentucky Department of Education

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