October 7, 2024

Window opens for schools to begin process of school-level selection for the 2026 Teacher of the Year.

October 25, 2024

Principals must forward the name and photo of their school’s 2026 Teacher of the Year to Kathy Lewis (klewis@nps.k12.va.us) for placement on the All-City Teaching Team list and media announcement via the NPS website.

November 11, 2024 

All completed City-wide Teacher of the Year applications are to be submitted by the close of the day. Incomplete or late submissions will not be reviewed.

November 14, 2024

The 2026 Teacher of the Year Selection Committee will select the top twelve consisting of the top four finalists at each level, elementary, middle, and high. Principals will be notified of their status and asked to provide their teacher’s schedule.

November 20, 2024 

Schedules of the top twelve teachers are due to Kathy Lewis (klewis@nps.k12.va.us).

December 3-4, 2024

The 2026 Teacher of the Year Selection Committee will conduct classroom observations.

December 4, 2024

The top six candidates will be selected.

December 9, 2024

Interviews of the top six candidates by the 2026 Teacher of the Year Selection Committee.