The annual process of recognizing the Teacher of the Year begins with the submission of applications and unfolds over six months each year, concluding with the announcement of the Teacher of the Year in September.
Milestone
Date
Application window for 2028 WV Teacher of the Year Opens
March 1, 2027
Deadline for applications by 11:59 p.m.
May 17, 2027
Panel reviews applications and selects finalists
June, 2027
Panel interviews finalists
July, 2027
Announcement of 2028 West Virginia Teacher of the Year