(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Governor Mike DeWine honored Ohio’s 2025 District Teachers of the Year during his State of the State address on March 12, recognizing outstanding educators across the state—including Treva Bolton from Logan-Hocking School District.
“Put a good teacher in the classroom, and kids will learn,” DeWine stated. “Few things make more of a difference in a young student’s life than the impact of a truly outstanding teacher.”
Bolton joins a distinguished group of 11 educators chosen for their dedication and excellence in teaching. The Ohio Teacher of the Year program, established in 1964, highlights teachers who go above and beyond to inspire students.
Nominations for the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year are open until March 31, 2025. Visit the State Board of Education’s website to submit nominations.
Other teachers of the year
Ohio’s 2025 District Teachers of the Year:
- Melinda Newell, Upper Sandusky Exempted Village School District (Wyandot County)
- Kimberly Haney, Amherst Exempted Village School District (Lorain County)
- Justin Stone, Trotwood-Madison City School District (Montgomery County)
- Alison Sears, Mason City School District (Warren County)
- Michelle Dohrmann, West Clermont Local School District (Clermont County)
- Amanda Schaeffer, Hilliard City School District (Franklin County)
- Aaron Davis, Indian Valley Local School District (Tuscarawas County)
- Jennifer Bindus, Aurora City School District (Portage County)
- Daneé Pinckney, Ohio Teacher of the Year, Twinsburg City School District (Summit County)
- Jennifer Winkler, Green Local School District (Summit County)
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