2026 JCS Teacher of the Year Nominations
Jackson County Schools is accepting nominations for the 2026 Teacher of the Year. Nominations can be electronically submitted by students, teachers, administrators, or the general public, from Monday, December 2, 2024, until Friday, December 13, 2024, at 4 pm. The nominated teacher should be an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled teacher in any public school in Jackson County, West Virginia, who is planning to teach for the 2025-2026 school year. The opportunity is open to all Jackson County Schools' teachers.
To be eligible, the teacher MUST
A. holds professional certification in area(s) of assignment;
B. be a current, full-time teacher;
C. have completed three (3) full years as a teacher in West
Virginia;
D. have verification of eligibility and consent to
participate.
The nominated teacher should also
A. inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn
B. have the respect, and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues
C. express themselves in an energetic and articulate way
D. be an expert in their field who guides students to excellence
E. collaborates with colleagues, students, and families
The selection process is conducted by a review panel consisting of representatives from community members. Central office employees do not participate in the review panel. The review panel will interview finalists and select the 2026 Jackson County Schools' Teacher of the Year.