Western Nebraska teacher honored as 2026 State Teacher of the Year

Mullen High science teacher is 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year

Sarah Hardin, a high school science teacher with Mullen Public Schools, is the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year. Sept. 15, 2025. (Zach Wendling/Nebraska Examiner)MULLEN, Neb. — Former banker Sarah Hardin took a nontraditional path to becoming a teacher in Mullen, beginning in 2007, where she has taught science, math, agriculture and physical education. On Monday, the Nebraska Department of Education honored the Mullen High School science teache…

Western Nebraska educator honored as state's Teacher of the Year

A high school science teacher at the Mullen Public Schools was named the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, an honor that recognizes the exceptional contributions of classroom teachers.

Western Nebraska teacher honored as 2026 State Teacher of the Year

A high school science teacher at Mullen Public Schools was named the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year, an honor that recognizes the exceptional contributions of classroom teachers.