It is that time of year again when we ask our PSD Community to nominate a teacher and support professional for the 2025-2026 school year. Please consider nominating someone!
The 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year nominee should be someone who:
- is exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skillful
- inspires students of all backgrounds and abilities
- demonstrates the belief that all students can learn
- has the respect and admiration of students, parents, administrators, and colleagues
- plays an active role in the school community
The Portsmouth Teacher of the Year will have responsibilities that will/could include:
-Celebrating RI educators
-Growing educator leaders
-Statewide PD days: GTA (Great Teachers in Action) will present live lessons with Highlander Fuse Fellows
-Contribute to RIDE resources
-Attending DTOY cohort meetings
-Disseminating information to leadership
-Supporting other teachers
-Participating in Beginning Educator Professional Learning Network (BE-PLN)
-Participating in the DTOY selection process
-Use social media to share work
-Participating in the Senior Pinning Ceremony (PHS seniors going into the field of education or entering a career in education)
-Contacting local sponsors and community partners to donate to the Educators Recognition Program
The 2025-2026 Support Professional of the Year nominee should be someone who:
- works in the best interest of students and/or the district
- is warm and friendly to all
- has an exceptional level of competence in performing work tasks
- actively seeks ways to improve knowledge/skills
- goes above and beyond the stated job description
The following links will lead you to these surveys, all survey responses are due by May 2, 2025
Teacher of the Year Nomination 2025-2026
Support Professional of the Year 2025-2026
To view past winners, click here.