🎤 Monday night’s 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year Banquet brought together educators, families, and communities across Missouri. Watch the replay — and tag an educator who made a difference in your life! ✨ 🎥: ow.ly/Zrle5101HkA #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

🎉 Free Project Construct Foundations Training is now available through Innovation Grant funding! Program Administrators can now enroll their staff to participate in this DESE approved, constructivist curriculum that supports high quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. 📚 Review the Terms and Conditions ➜ 🔗 ow.ly/k1cH5101tbb Complete the application ➜ 📄 ow.ly/yPJV5101tb9

Webinar: Free Statewide Tools to Recruit and Hire Educators 📘 DESE’s partnership with Nimble continues this year, offering districts a statewide educator job board, recruiting resources, and new tools launching soon. 📅 Thursday, November 19 Noon – 1 PM ⏰ The session will cover Year 1 results, district experiences, what’s new for this year, and how to get set up before hiring season begins in January. This webinar is designed for HR directors, superintendents, and others involved in educator hiring. Some tools are limited and available on a first‑come basis. Register: ow.ly/jkPf5101rwa

🎉 Celebrating 32 Years! Missouri First Steps has been helping our youngest learners grow, thrive, and reach their fullest potential for more than three decades 💛 Early intervention changes lives — see how this program empowers families statewide: ow.ly/JgSa5101vt4

💙 Thank you for joining us as we celebrated Missouri educators tonight! Congratulations to all honorees — your work shapes the future of our state. Safe travels!✨ #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

🎉 Congratulations to the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year — Sarah Steffens of Fort Osage R1! Her unwavering commitment to literacy and student success inspires us all. 📚💛 📰: ow.ly/Ffwb5101c1Q 🔗 Watch live: ow.ly/MeZy5101c1S #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

👏 A very special thank‑you to 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year Kim Sixta for a year of leadership, advocacy, and inspiration. 💛 🔗 Watch live: ow.ly/PLwu5101bWe #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

📖 Honoring the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year Semifinalists — educators whose passion reaches far beyond the classroom. ⬇️ 👏 Adriana Marble, Alazé Chowning, Heather Dunn, Jennifer Moore, Katie Huff, Kristen McGauley, Tamara Turner MacLean, Trista Hance, and Vondra Miller 👏 🔗 Watch live: ow.ly/gsFz5101bGs #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

🎉 Congratulations to the 2027 Regional Teachers of the Year! ⬇️ 👏 Melissa Bouchard, Sarah Anne Chaney, Rachel Edwards, Diane Euston, Jessica Fronabarger, Kinsey Gorrell, Christy Kelsch, Anna McGraw‑Sutterer, Jeanne McQueen, Megee Miller, Clarissa Pohlman, Brock Sousa, Meredith Swenson, Victoria Turner, Tyler Unsell, Melanie Vulgamott, Austin Westrich, Brandi Whitworth, and Dr. Sherry Wibben 👏 🍎 Your dedication inspires students across Missouri! 🔗 Watch live: ow.ly/W1rl5101bC6 #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

Lisa Sireno, Interim Commissioner of Education, shares her gratitude for Missouri educators and their lasting impact. 💡📘 🔗 Watch live: vimeo.com/event/2397206/e128… #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

Brooks Miller, Missouri State Board of Education President, joins us tonight to help celebrate Missouri’s outstanding educators. 🎤📚 🔗 Watch live: ow.ly/3mrR5101bvt #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

🌟 Let the celebration begin! We’re honoring Missouri’s most inspiring educators, opening our program with a video message from Gov. Mike Kehoe. 🔗 Watch live: ow.ly/K6315101buu #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

The 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet is officially underway! 🍽️ ✨ Follow along for live updates throughout the evening as we celebrate Missouri’s exceptional educators. 🔗 Watch live soon: ow.ly/Z7tQ5101bcR #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

🎶 Thank you to the Fort Osage Touch of Class Choir for providing beautiful music as guests arrive! 👏 The banquet begins soon! 🔗 Watch live: vimeo.com/event/2397206/e128… #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

📸 A moment in the spotlight for Missouri’s outstanding educators. Congratulations to our 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year honorees! Watch live: ow.ly/TAw15101a3Q #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

The 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet is about to begin! ✨ Honorees, families, and supporters are arriving for a memorable evening. 🔗 Watch live: ow.ly/xkke51019KB #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation

The ballroom is set, the plaques are in place, and the Fort Osage Touch of Class Choir is getting ready! 🎶 Join us soon for the 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet! Watch live: ow.ly/W9hQ51019xG #MOTOY2027 #MOEducation