Benton High School Teacher Named Finalist for Teacher of the Year Award

Local teacher named top 10 finalist for major teaching award

BENTON, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Benton High School teacher Hanna Kairschner has been named one of 10 finalists nationwide for the Bill of Rights Institute’s National Civics Teacher of the Year Award for the 2025–2026 school year. The honor recognizes educators who advance civics and history education in their classrooms. Kairschner was selected from a pool of nominees submitted by students, parents, educators, and community members across the country.…

Benton High School teacher named finalist for Teacher of the Year award

BENTON, La. - Hanna Kairschner, a teacher from Benton High School, is a finalist for the Bill of Rights Institute’s National Civics Teacher of the Year Award for the 2025-2026 school year.