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Do you know a Shawnee Mission educator who should be named Shawnee Mission Teacher of the Year? Nominations are now open to celebrate outstanding educators in the SMSD. The deadline to submit is August 30, 2024.
Click the links below for a nomination form:
Each year, Shawnee Mission is able to select one secondary and one elementary teacher to represent the district in the Kansas Teacher of the Year program. This year, Amber Pagan, Nieman Pre-K teacher was named a finalist in the Kansas Teacher of the Year program. Annie Hasan, Arabic teacher at SM South, was recognized by the state as a secondary educator.
To qualify as a nominee, they must:
Have completed three years with the SMSD.
Have completed five years in the profession.
Serve as a teacher (have a roster of students).
Colleagues, parents, students, and community members are all encouraged to submit a nomination. The Kansas Teacher of the Year program recognizes excellent teachers across the state. The Kansas Teacher of the Year advances to the National Teacher of the Year program. Shawnee Mission will also take time later this year to honor a Teacher of the Year for every Shawnee Mission school community.
