INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Education announced the top 10 finalists for the 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations to the following 10 finalists:
• Veronica Buckler, Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation
• Robi Davidson, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation
• Brandon Denning, Indianapolis Public Schools
• Callie Hoppes, MSD Warren Township
• Gina Iacobucci, Community School Corporation of Southern Hancock County
• Eric Jenkins, Franklin Community Schools
• Eric Phagan, Madison Consolidated Schools
• Jonee Sutton, Beech Grove City Schools
• Matt Thomas, Valparaiso Community Schools
• Natalie Wheeler, Western School Corporation
The program encourages schools to nominate their local Teacher of the Year for the statewide honor.
The 10 finalists are selected by a committee made up of former Teachers of the Year, IDOE staff, educational organization leaders, business and community leaders, and representatives from higher education.
The winner, who be announced in the fall, will work to help elevate teaching in Indiana and represent Hoosier teachers at the national level.