Awards and Recognition

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  • Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program

    The Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program began in 1952. It is sponsored by the Connecticut State Department of Education, Talent Office and a number of corporate, organizational and individual sponsors, it begins with the selection of a teacher of the year in each district and continues to the national level, where the Connecticut Teacher of the Year becomes eligible for national honors.

  • Paraeducator of the Year 2019 Ceremony

    Photo gallery of the paraeducator of the year 2019 ceremony

  • Recognition and Excellence

    Recognition programs demonstrate respect for educators. Meaningful, thoughtful educator appreciation programs is about valuing efforts and having respect for who educators are and what educators do while giving students, districts and school communities public recognition and a sense of pride. The Talent Office is proud to be a part of the following state and national recognition efforts.

  • Recognition and Excellence

    Recognition programs demonstrate respect for educators. Meaningful, thoughtful educator appreciation programs is about valuing efforts and having respect for who educators are and what educators do while giving students, districts and school communities public recognition and a sense of pride. The Talent Office is proud to be a part of the following state and national recognition efforts.

  • Teacher of the Year 2018 Finalists and Semifinalists 

    Biographies and pictures of the 2018 Teacher of the Year Finalists and Semifinalists.

  • Teacher of the Year 2020 Finalists and Semifinalists

    Biographies and pictures of the 2020 Teacher of the Year Finalists and Semifinalists.

  • Teacher of the Year Finalists and Semifinalists 2019

    Biographies and pictures of the 2019 Teacher of the Year Finalists and Semifinalists.