Arkansas Department of Education Names 15 Teacher of the Year Finalists

Faulkner County educators named finalists for ADE honor

The Arkansas Department of Education’s (ADE) top 15 finalists for the 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year award include two Faulkner County educators.

Arkansas Department of Education names 15 Teacher of the Year finalists

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Education named its 15 finalists for Teacher of the Year honors on Friday. ADE officials said the 15 are set to be honored July 28 at a Governor’s Mansion event. Parents react to Arkansas Department of Education’s new school letter grade calculations Each of the educators receives a certificate and a $1,000 prize provided by the Walton Family Foundation. “I am proud of the finalists for their …

Stuttgart High School Band Director named finalist for 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year

LITTLE ROCK — Stuttgart High School Band Director Kevin Sherman is now a finalist for 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year. The Arkansas Department of Education has announced its top 15 finalists for this year’s award, which includes Sherman. All 15 finalists will be recognized July 28 at an event at the Governor’s Mansion. The […]