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Meet the 2023 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Finalists
PDE-SAS is proud to showcase the finalists for the 2023 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. The Teacher of the Year program recognizes excellence in teaching by honoring K-12 teachers in public education who have made outstanding academic contributions to Pennsylvania's school-aged children.
The twelve finalists pictured here will be honored at the SAS Institute, and the 2023 Teacher of the Year will be announced. Join us at the SAS Institute as we honor these dedicated professionals!
Nominate a teacher for 2024 Teacher of the year here!
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Chris Grouzes Rose Tree Media School District Penncrest High School Grade 10-12 English, Communications, and Theatre |
Ryan D. Hardesty Blackhawk School District Highland Middle School Grade 7 & 8 Social Studies |
Julie A. Hussey Cumberland Valley School District Shaull Elementary School Grade 5 |
Brooke A. Menzen Jersey Shore Area School District Jersey Shore Area Senior High School Grades 10-12 English |
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Jackie M. Miller New Hope Solebury School District New Hope Solebury Lower Elementary School Grade K & Elementary Equity Coordinator |
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Mary Beth Moslak West Branch Area School District West Branch Middle School Grade 5 English Language Arts |
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Abbey C. Nilson Shaler Area School District Shaler Area High School Grade 9-12 Science |
Ashlee L. Peters-Roberts Burrell School District Charles A Huston Middle School Grade 6 Geography & World Cultures |
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Kristin J. Slota Pennsbury School District Afton Elementary School Grade K-5 SPARK (STEM) |
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Elizabeth “Liz” Taylor School District of Philadelphia J.R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School Grade 10 & 12 Social Studies |
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Jason A. Turka Bethel Park School District Independence Middle School Grade 7 & 8 Math |
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Melissa B. Unger South Fayette Township School District South Fayette Elementary School Grade K-2 STEAM |