Board Chair, 2011 and 2012 Ohio Teacher of the Year
Timothy M Dove (Tim) is the 2011 and 2012 Ohio Teacher of the Year. For 45 years, Dove has been engaged as an educator. He has been a middle school for thirty-two years teaching social studies and technology courses. He was an adjunct professor at... read more
Teacher, advocate, and all-around public education aficionado. With two decades of experience in the classroom and a resume with accolades like Arizona Teacher of the Year, the Carolyn Warner Legacy Award, and now, as the Executive Director at Act... read more
Sarah is the 2010 National Teacher of the Year and a 26-year veteran of the high school English classroom. Sarah has been the Director of CCSSO’s National Teacher of the Year Program since 2022. She is proud to be a National Board Certified... read more
Bobby Gauthier is a CPA with over a decade of experience serving nonprofit organizations and institutions across the education spectrum. As a Director at Forvis Mazars, he helps lead the firm’s Nonprofit, Education, and Public Sector practice and... read more
Chantei Alves is an early childhood special education teacher in Boston Public Schools. She is passionate about equitable, engaging and inclusive education, authentic family involvement in schools and classrooms, and supporting other educators to... read more
Dr. Monica A. Beane is Head of Educational Partnerships at ETS, where she leads national partnerships and business development efforts that advance educator quality, licensure, and workforce development. A former teacher, principal, and state... read more
Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Bobbie Cavnar attended Florida State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in English Education in 1999. After graduating, he taught English and Journalism for four years in the Ft. Lauderdale area before... read more
Jim Cowen is Executive Director at the Collaborative for Student Success, a non-profit advocacy organization defending policies, strategies and initiatives that accelerate learning and improve curriculum choices so that all kids are better prepared... read more
JoLisa Hoover is an educator, teacher leader, and public education advocate who has built her career around helping educators bring their classroom expertise into the rooms where decisions are made. Her education career began in 1992 and includes 26... read more
Renee Jones is a 9th-grade Pre-IB Honors English and AVID teacher at Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebraska, and the 2023 Nebraska Teacher of the Year. A 2024 NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow and 2026 Fund for Teachers Fellow, she is... read more
Jerad Koepp, Wukchumni, is the Native Student Program Specialist for North Thurston Public Schools, the 2022 Washington State teacher of the year, and the first Native American educator to earn the distinction in the state. He is a leader in... read more
Luisa Palomo Hare is a Dual Language Kindergarten teacher in Omaha, Nebraska where she has taught for the past 17 years. She has degrees in Elementary Education, English as Second Language, K-3 Math Specialist, Early Childhood and Educational... read more
Ellen Sherratt, Ph.D. is a nationally- and internationally-recognized subject matter expert on education policy and a deeply passionate advocate for recruiting and retaining excellent teachers for every child. Along with STOYs from across the... read more
Monica Washington is the founder of M.U.S.E. Education, and through her work, helps educators create meaningful, uplifting student experiences. A decorated educator of over twenty-five years, Monica has received honors and awards from a wide variety... read more
Dr. De’Shawn C. Washington is an educator, entrepreneur, author, and nationally recognized education leader committed to expanding opportunity for students and communities. As the 2024 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year and Founder of Cultivating... read more
Kymberli Wregglesworth has taught social studies courses at Onaway Secondary School for over 25 years. She was formerly a student at OHS, graduating as valedictorian in 1993. She continued her education at Alma College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in... read more
