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Teachers' Insurance Plan
Educator of the Year Award
Created in 2024, The Teachers' Insurance Plan Educator of the Year Award, sponsored by The Teachers' Insurnace Plan recognizes exceptional educators whose dedication, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on students and their communities.
Recipients are honored at The Tia Maria Foundation Annual Scholarship Gala.
Nomination Process
Do you know an educator who changes lives every day through compassion, leadership, and excellence? Nominate them today!
Nominations can come from anyone and can be for any active educator in the Elizabeth Public Schools system.
Applications open on September 14, 2026 and close on January 3, 2027 at 11:59 pm. Please note that no late submissions will be accepted through this form or via email. Please click the button below to access the nomination form.
Past Winners
2025
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Mrs. Kelly Mc Cracken-Villanueva
2026
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Mrs. Renee Drummond
A special thanks to The Teachers' Insurnace Plan for believing in the educators and students we serve.
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