The New Jersey Department of Education is encouraging every school in every district to participate in the Governor’s Educator of the Year program to honor the hardworking teachers and educational services professionals for their dedication to their students and the profession.
This program promotes a culture that recognizes excellence, creates a sense of pride and brings public attention to the work of outstanding educators. Please remember to consider exceptional educators with diverse backgrounds to ensure that honorees represent the ethnic/racial diversity of our state.
Instructions
- Review and access all pertinent forms on the Governor’s Educator of the Year program materials webpage.
- Adhere to the timelines and eligibility criteria by following the school level instructions to nominate and select one Teacher of the Year and one Educational Services Professional of the Year per school by Nov. 29, 2024.
- Register your Teacher of the Year and Educational Services Professional of the Year by first uploading your completed School Information Form and then completing the fields in the Governor’s Educator of the Year online form by Dec. 6, 2024.
- Notify all nominated educators in your school by Dec. 11, 2024.
All registered Teachers of the Year and Educational Services Professionals of the Year will receive a state awards certificate from their County Office of Education.
For questions, please contact Nancy Besant with the NJDOE via email.