Hartford Public Schools is pleased to announce the nominees for 2026 Teacher of the Year. These teachers were nominated by their schools for their outstanding work in service of our students.
Each nominee will now undergo an intensive screening and interview process conducted remotely by a district-wide Teacher of the Year Committee made up of Hartford Public Schools directors, officials from the Hartford Federation of Teachers, and previous award winners. After its review, the committee will select three finalists. The finalists will be asked to complete a series of written essay questions and submit a videotaped lesson for the final evaluation.
The winner will be announced on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at an awards ceremony held at the Hartford Downtown Marriott Hotel. The Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony is funded solely by sponsorships and ticket sales.
Last year, we were honored to award Ashantee Hyman, an eight-grade science teacher from Milner Middle School with the 2025 HPS Teacher of the Year award.
All nominees must be tenured PreK-12 teachers in the Hartford Public Schools system who exhibit exemplary teaching skills, show commitment to the belief that all children can learn, and are active in community and humanitarian affairs.
This year’s nominees, listed in alphabetical order by their school name, are as follows:
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Congratulations to all of our amazing nominees!
Hartford Public Schools is deeply grateful to its invaluable event sponsors: Voya Financial Advisors, the Hartford Federation of Teachers, Autumn Transportation, Shipman & Goodwin, LLC, Pullman & Comley, the Robert Patricelli Family Foundation, Downes Construction Group, Ricoh, Professional Promotions, and Parkville Market.
Our 2025 Teacher of the Year Nominees