A teacher at Crittenden County Middle School has been selected as a finalist for the 2023 Valvoline Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award.
The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline, Inc. announced Monday that Mandy Perez was among the 24 finalists.
Valvoline’s Chief Executive Officer Sam Mitchell said in a release the Kentucky Teacher of the Year Awards is a highlight each year for Valvoline. He added that Kentucky teachers are some of the best teachers in the nation. He went on to say their tireless efforts to educate Kentucky’s future leaders are exemplary. He noted that Valvoline is proud to celebrate and recognize these outstanding teachers.
The 24 finalists also include Pride Elementary School teacher Kelly Gates in Hopkins County and Christian County High School agriculture teacher Victoria Mohon.
According to officials with the Kentucky Department of Education, they received 1,987 nominations from all 171 school districts. A veteran panel of educators from across the state judged the entries. All 24 nominees will be honored during a ceremony in Frankfort on September 20. At that time, the Kentucky Elementary, Middle and High School Teachers of the Year will be announced. The winners in each category will be named to represent the state at the National Teacher of the Year competition.
Valvoline, Inc. is the sponsor of the Kentucky Teacher of the Year program and is headquartered in Lexington.
