Ohio’s educators make a difference in their students’ lives every day. From classroom teachers to paraeducators, professors, bus drivers, school secretaries, custodians, and more, Ohio’s public school employees have dedicated their lives to serving our kids and making our schools great. And we want to say thank you.
Join the Ohio Education Association in recognizing our Education Champions across the state.
Use the nomination form below to nominate a special educator.

Carol Speiser | Napoleon Area Schools

Tonya Thorbahn | Findlay City Schools

Tonya Snyder | Gallia County Local Schools

Larry Carey | Columbus City Schools

Amanda Hoffman | Clearcreek Elementary School

Becky Ferrara and Cassie Morris | Portsmouth Elementary School

Tammy Huyghe | Lincoln Elementary School

Amanda Gostlin | Green Middle School

Kristin Reffert | Medina High School

Korey Black | Worthingway Middle School