The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced the finalists for the 2024 Missouri Teacher of the Year award on Aug. 31. Missouri NEA is proud to represent three of the seven finalists, now part of an elite group of educators.
- David Choate, Rockwood R-VI — English Language Arts, Lafayette High School
- Maria F. Derner, Belton 124 — English Language Development, Belton High School
- Greg Kester, Potosi R-III — Social Studies, Potosi High School
Other finalists: Kaylin Bade, Washington School District; Sabria El-Kurbu, Moberly School District; Heather Helle, Scott City R-1; Kathryn Victoria Inman, Greenville R-II
Congratulations to all the finalists! They will be honored at an event on Oct. 16, when the 2024 Teacher of the Year will be awarded.