Rigby High's Laron Johnson Named 2026 Idaho Teacher of the Year

Local Man is Named Idaho Teacher of The Year

The 2026 'Idaho Teacher of the Year' has been announced, and they are from eastern Idaho.

Rigby High's Laron Johnson named 2026 Idaho Teacher of the Year

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — Thursday morning, Rigby High School teacher Laron Johnson received the surprise many educators only dream of: he was named the 2026 Idaho Teacher of the Year. The prestigious award was presented by the Idaho Department of Education and sponsored by the CapEd Credit Union. Johnson was chosen from a pool of over 200 nominees of the most esteemed educators in the Idaho education system. After sitting in his classroom, it’s no …

Rigby educator named 2026 Idaho Teacher of the Year

RIGBY — A Rigby High School teacher has been named the 2026 Idaho Teacher of the Year, according to a press release from the Idaho Department of Education.

9,000 students later, longtime Rigby High School educator is Idaho's Teacher of the Year

RIGBY — Teaching for 29 years, a local economics teacher at Rigby High School has been recognized as Idaho’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. Before Laron Johnson was announced as the Teacher of the Year, Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield, invited him to discuss the school’s recent successes in its ISAT scores. According to […]

Rigby High School teacher announced as 2026 'Idaho Teacher of the Year'

Laron Johnson of Rigby High School wins Idaho Teacher of the Year 2026 for his innovative teaching and commitment to student development, officials said.

East Idaho history and economics teacher earns state's top award

Rigby High School teacher Laron Johnson has been named the 2026 Idaho Teacher of the Year, honoring nearly three decades of transformative teaching, innovation and student-centered learning. Johnson was selected from nearly 200 nominees and will serve as spokesperson and representative for Idaho educators at a variety of local and national events throughout 2026. Johnson, who has taught in the Jefferson School District for 28 years, is known for…