Nominate an Exceptional KCPS Teacher Today!
Help us recognize the outstanding dedication of teachers in Kansas City Public Schools who go above and beyond to provide the best possible education to their students!
Complete this short form to make your nomination today!
The purpose of the Kansas City Public Schools Teacher of the Year program is to recognize our extraordinary classroom teachers' contributions in every school. Teacher quality and effectiveness are the most important school-based factors impacting student learning. Our teachers create learning environments where children flourish and grow. Through Teacher of the Year, KCPS honors, promotes and celebrates excellence in the teaching profession, helping our teachers earn regional, state, and national recognition. The KCPS Education Foundation sponsors this program.
Once nominations are submitted, principals will lead a Teacher of the Year selection process for their schools. Those school-level Teachers of the Year will be placed in consideration for selection as the overall 2026 Kansas City Public Schools Teacher of the Year, to be announced at a Special Gala on April 15.
Thank you for helping us recognize our incredible teachers!
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: MONDAY, FEB. 2