National Teachers Hall Of Fame Recognizes The Best of American Educators
05/22/23
National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas
- Final resting place for outstanding teachers
- First class of inductees in 1992
- Five new teachers inducted every year
- Kareem Neal became the first teacher from Arizona to be honored in 2022
- Reflects the best in American education
Traits of the best teachers
- Consistently go above and beyond
- Connect and bring out the best in students
- Often humble and modest
- Bring passion, love, and emotion to their work
- Contagious enthusiasm and excitement
Calling to be a teacher
- Many successful teachers feel it was a calling from a young age
- Teaching is a profession that requires education and training
- Ignoring research and best practices hinders growth
- Teaching is an ever-evolving field
- The calling alone does not make an incredible educator
Evolution of education
- National Teachers Hall of Fame showcases the evolution of education
- Exhibits artifacts and learning tools from the past few decades
- Technology is a tool to enhance teaching, not a replacement
- Expands the reach and influence of teachers
- Student engagement and motivation are key outcomes
Impact of teachers on students
- Teachers shape the future by educating children
- Recognizing and honoring outstanding teachers is important
- Teachers have a profound influence on students' lives
- Hall of Fame celebrates the dedication and commitment of teachers
- Teachers play a crucial role in society's progress and development