A2Y Chamber presents the

2025 LaFontaine Teacher of the Year

The Teacher of the Year Program recognizes the great contribution teachers make in Washtenaw County and to the learning community. This award recognizes and honors teacher excellence. It does not attempt to select the “best” teacher; rather, to identify, from among many outstanding teachers, one teacher to serve as a visible and vocal representative of what is best in the profession.  The LaFontaine Family wishes to honor the amazing teachers within Washtenaw County and recognize them for their hard work and efforts they put in every single school year.

2025 LaFontaine Teacher of the Year Award in Washtenaw County
must meet the nomination criteria —

Is an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled educator in a Washtenaw County public school, pre-kindergarten through grade 12 and alternative education

Inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn

Has the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues

Serves an active role in the school district, as well as in the community

2025 LaFontaine Teacher of the Year Award in Washtenaw County
must meet the following eligibility criteria —

Must be a certified teacher

Spends a minimum of 50% of time teaching students

Must be in good standing with their district

Plans to continue in an active teaching status

Nomination Procedure:

Colleagues, administrators, board members, parents, students, education-related organizations, such as PTO’s, and other community members may submit nominations for teachers who meet all the criteria listed above. Please submit applications at https://tinyurl.com/4wdad2s3.

The nomination must include a written recommendation describing:

The nominator’s professional relationship with the teacher; and

How the teacher addresses each nomination criterion listed above.

The nomination must also include:

Letters of recommendation (ie. students, parents, and/or colleagues);

Pictures or videos of events where the teacher had a significant impact;

Copies of publicity the teacher may have received;

Additional supporting evidence the nominator feels supports the nomination.

The nomination deadline is Thursday, March 20, 2025, by 4:30 p.m