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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
22 Feb 2025
“To teach is to witness evolution. I teach to see students grow not only in terms of what they know and can do, but also in who they are and how they see the world.” -Jennifer Jones (@hackjm) #LoveTeaching
ALT Jen Jones headshot with colorful heart. Text: 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Jen Jones Lee's Summit R-VIII #LoveTeachingWeek
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
20 Feb 2025
“I love teaching students my passion for the Spanish language...Witnessing my students communicate with others in the classroom, school, workplace, community, and traveling fulfills the reason why I became a teacher.” -Lauren Hurst #LoveTeaching
ALT Lauren Hurst headshot with colorful heart. Text: 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Lauren Hurst Raytown C-2 #LoveTeachingWeek
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
18 Feb 2025
“I love the teaching profession because I love inspiring students to become active participants in their own learning journey and instilling in them a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.” -Jennifer Justice Webber (@WebbersPirates) #LoveTeaching
ALT Jennifer Webber headshot with colorful heart. Text: 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Jennifer Webber Branson R-IV #LoveTeachingWeek
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
17 Feb 2025
“Teaching is like no other profession. I go home every day knowing I made a difference.” -Jessica Backs #LoveTeaching
ALT Jessica Backs headshot with colorful heart. Text: 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Jessica Backs Richmond R-XVI
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
14 Feb 2025
“I love that moment when kids have that magical ‘ah ha’ connection…The excitement of learning sometimes just can't be contained!” -Hester Menier (@SCEMenierArt) #LoveTeaching
ALT Hester Meiner headshot with colorful heart. Text: 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Hester Menier Wenzville R-IV #LoveTeachingWeek
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
12 Sep 2024
Jennifer Jones, an English teacher at Lee’s Summit West High School in @LSR7, was selected by a committee of her peers and education partners across the state as the 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year! Full release: dese.mo.gov/jennifer-jones-n…
ALT Jennifer Jones headshot. Text: Missouri 2025 Teacher of the Year Jennifer Jones Lee's Summit R-VII
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
12 Sep 2024
.@MoCommissioner surprised 2025 #MoTOY winner Jennifer Jones from @LSR7 during a schoolwide assembly earlier today. Congrats to Jennifer!!
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ALT Karla Eslinger hugging Jessica Jones
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our final 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist!
Stacy Walker, North Andrew Co. R-VI
#ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our sixth 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist!
Melissa Willoughby, Laclede Co. C-5
#ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY
Check back in 30 minutes for the announcement of our next finalist.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our fifth 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist!
Lauren Hurst, @RaytownSchools
#ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY
Check back in 30 minutes for the announcement of our next finalist.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our fourth 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist!
Jessica Backs, @Rise_Above_RXVI
#ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY
Check back in 30 minutes for the announcement of our next finalist.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our third 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist!
Jennifer Justice Webber, @bransonschools
#ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY
Check back in 30 minutes for the announcement of our next finalist.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our second 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist!
Jennifer Jones, @LSR7
#ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY
Check back in 30 minutes for the announcement of our next finalist.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our first 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist!
Hester Menier, @WSDinfo
#ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY
Check back in 30 minutes for the announcement of our next finalist.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
19 Aug 2024
Congratulations to the 2025 MO Teacher of the Year semi-finalists! News release: dese.mo.gov/2025-missouri-te… Tag your teachers & join us in celebrating their incredible contributions. No better way to kick off the new school year than recognizing great teachers! #ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY
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16 Feb 2024
You can't watch this and not recognize the passion and dedication that @LWatson0812 has for the profession. The opportunity to continue learning and growing is one of the best parts of our jobs as educators! #LoveTeaching
15 Feb 2024
2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Lindsey Watson explains how teachers have the amazing opportunity to share their passion for teaching and learning with students, giving them "An Opportunity To Grow".
#LoveTeaching #LoveTeachingWeek
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
16 Feb 2024
2024 #MoTOY winner Greg Kester’s reason to #LoveTeaching: playing a role in shaping student’s lives. “When a young person learns something, it doesn't just broaden their mind, it changes their life.”
ALT Greg Kester headshot in circle with orange and pink heart next to it. Text: 2024 Missouri Teacher of the Year Greg Kester Potosi R-III #LoveTeaching Week
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16 Feb 2024
Take a moment to be inspired by Kristina Kohl, finalist for 2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year. She is a teacher who makes a difference!
#LoveTeaching
14 Feb 2024
Teachers Make The Difference!
2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Kristina Kohl has learned that helping students find their confidence skyrockets them toward reaching their capabilities.
#LoveTeaching
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18 Oct 2023
The MOSTOY chapter would like to thank @MoCommissioner for always championing Missouri's students while also making it a priority to listen to teachers and to elevate their voices. We are extremely grateful for her service.
17 Oct 2023
.@MoCommissioner Margie Vandeven announces at #MoSBOE meeting that she’s stepping down from her role, effective 7/1/24. “Serving as Commissioner of Education for the great state of Missouri has been the honor and the opportunity of a lifetime.” More: dese.mo.gov/commissioner-edu…
ALT Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven smiling in a school gym with band students in the background.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
17 Oct 2023
At the #MoTOY Banquet, @MoCommissioner (pictured left with #MoTOY Greg Kester and Board President Shields) challenged educators to take the time to tell their students why they love their jobs, helping to encourage and inspire the next generation of great Missouri teachers.
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