Congratulations to the 2022 Teacher of the Year cohort!

We are very excited to celebrate the 2022 Teacher of the Year Deanne Hicks and the four finalists Jeanine Roser, Lissa Kellogg, Jennifer Hurt, and Rachel Croft. You can read the NDE press release here: https://doe.nv.gov/News__Media/Press_Releases/2021/Governor_Sisolak_and_Superintendent_Ebert_Honor_2022_Nevada_Teacher_of_the_Year_Deanne_Moyle-Hicks_at_Surprise_Assembly_in_Washoe_County_School_District/ Continue reading Congratulations to the 2022 Teacher of the Year cohort!

Pilar BillerDecember 9, 2021Leave a comment

We Teach Nevada with Lynn Jeka

Yerington Elementary STEM specialist and instructional coach Lynn Jeka, a finalist for the 2021 Nevada State Teacher of the Year award, describes the impact of the Making Science Multilingual project at her school, how her students explore science through a maker space, and the importance of having female role models in STEM. Continue reading We Teach Nevada with Lynn Jeka

Pilar BillerMarch 22, 2021Leave a comment

We Teach Nevada with Juliana Urtubey

2021 Nevada State Teacher of the Year and National Teacher of the Year Finalist Juliana Urtubey shares her experience building relationships with students and families while building a school garden, describes the benefits of becoming a National Board Certified teacher, and explains the impact of equity and representation in schools. L. Juliana Urtubey, NBCT holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Bilingual General and Special … Continue reading We Teach Nevada with Juliana Urtubey

Pilar BillerJanuary 27, 2021Leave a comment

State Listening Tour

Your voice makes a difference! As the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year, Juliana Urtubey serves as an advocate for educators, parents, and students in our state. To bring your voice to the forefront when speaking to policy makers and education stakeholders, Juliana invites you to join this virtual forum to share your experiences, concerns, and insights about education in your region. Registration is open … Continue reading State Listening Tour

Pilar BillerJanuary 12, 2021Leave a comment

Congratulations to the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year and Finalists!

NVSTOY celebrates Juliana Urtubey, a learning strategist at Kermit R. Booker Senior Innovative Elementary School in the Clark County School District, who has been selected as the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year. Finalists: Perryn Hale of Roy Martin Middle School in Clark County School District Shelly Nee of Pershing County High School in Pershing County School District Christina Bourne of Mark Twain Elementary School … Continue reading Congratulations to the 2021 Nevada Teacher of the Year and Finalists!

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#WeTeachNevada

2020 Teacher Appreciation Week: Celebrating Christina Mehl-Smith, a Nevada State Teacher of the Year nominee! NVSTOY is featuring several of the 2021 Nevada State Teacher of the Year nominees during Teacher Appreciation Week. We are grateful for these incredible educators who go above and beyond to help students succeed! Continue reading #WeTeachNevada

Pilar BillerMay 8, 2020Leave a comment

#WeTeachNevada

2020 Teacher Appreciation Week: Celebrating Christina Bourne, a Nevada State Teacher of the Year nominee! NVSTOY is featuring several of the 2021 Nevada State Teacher of the Year nominees during Teacher Appreciation Week. We are grateful for these incredible educators who go above and beyond to help students succeed! Continue reading #WeTeachNevada

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2020 Teacher Appreciation Week: Celebrating Melinda Neilander, a Nevada State Teacher of the Year nominee! NVSTOY is featuring several of the 2021 Nevada State Teacher of the Year nominees during Teacher Appreciation Week. We are grateful for these incredible educators who go above and beyond to help students succeed! Continue reading #WeTeachNevada

Pilar BillerMay 7, 2020Leave a comment

#WeTeachNevada

2020 Teacher Appreciation Week: Celebrating Shelly Nee, a Nevada State Teacher of the Year nominee! NVSTOY is featuring several of the 2021 Nevada State Teacher of the Year nominees during Teacher Appreciation Week. We are grateful for these incredible educators who go above and beyond to help students succeed! Continue reading #WeTeachNevada

Pilar BillerMay 7, 2020Leave a comment

#WeTeachNevada

2020 Teacher Appreciation Week: Celebrating Juliana Urtubey, a Nevada State Teacher of the Year nominee! NVSTOY is featuring several of the 2021 Nevada State Teacher of the Year nominees during Teacher Appreciation Week. We are grateful for these incredible educators who go above and beyond to help students succeed! Continue reading #WeTeachNevada

Pilar BillerMay 7, 2020Leave a comment