@MoSTOYchapter
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
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@MOEducation22 Feb 2025
“To teach is to witness evolution. I teach to see students grow not only in terms of what they know and can do, but also in who they are and how they see the world.” -Jennifer Jones (@hackjm) #LoveTeaching
Jen Jones headshot with colorful heart. Text: 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Jen Jones Lee's Summit R-VIII #LoveTeachingWeek

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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
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@MOEducation20 Feb 2025
“I love teaching students my passion for the Spanish language...Witnessing my students communicate with others in the classroom, school, workplace, community, and traveling fulfills the reason why I became a teacher.” -Lauren Hurst #LoveTeaching
Lauren Hurst headshot with colorful heart. Text: 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Lauren Hurst Raytown C-2 #LoveTeachingWeek

ALT Lauren Hurst headshot with colorful heart. Text: 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Lauren Hurst Raytown C-2 #LoveTeachingWeek

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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
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@MOEducation18 Feb 2025
“I love the teaching profession because I love inspiring students to become active participants in their own learning journey and instilling in them a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.” -Jennifer Justice Webber (@WebbersPirates) #LoveTeaching
Jennifer Webber headshot with colorful heart. Text: 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Jennifer Webber Branson R-IV #LoveTeachingWeek

ALT Jennifer Webber headshot with colorful heart. Text: 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Jennifer Webber Branson R-IV #LoveTeachingWeek

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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
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@MOEducation17 Feb 2025
“Teaching is like no other profession. I go home every day knowing I made a difference.” -Jessica Backs #LoveTeaching
Jessica Backs headshot with colorful heart. Text: 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Jessica Backs Richmond R-XVI

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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
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@MOEducation14 Feb 2025
“I love that moment when kids have that magical ‘ah ha’ connection…The excitement of learning sometimes just can't be contained!” -Hester Menier (@SCEMenierArt) #LoveTeaching
Hester Meiner headshot with colorful heart. Text: 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Hester Menier Wenzville R-IV #LoveTeachingWeek

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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
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@MOEducation12 Sep 2024
Jennifer Jones, an English teacher at Lee’s Summit West High School in @LSR7, was selected by a committee of her peers and education partners across the state as the 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year! Full release: dese.mo.gov/jennifer-jones-n…
Jennifer Jones headshot. Text: Missouri 2025 Teacher of the Year Jennifer Jones Lee's Summit R-VII

ALT Jennifer Jones headshot. Text: Missouri 2025 Teacher of the Year Jennifer Jones Lee's Summit R-VII

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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
Missouri DESE
@MOEducation12 Sep 2024
.@MoCommissioner surprised 2025 #MoTOY winner Jennifer Jones from @LSR7 during a schoolwide assembly earlier today. Congrats to Jennifer!!
Karla Eslinger hugging Jessica Jones

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Karla Eslinger hugging Jessica Jones

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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
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@MOEducation29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our final 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist! Stacy Walker, North Andrew Co. R-VI #ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
Missouri DESE
@MOEducation29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our sixth 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist! Melissa Willoughby, Laclede Co. C-5 #ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY Check back in 30 minutes for the announcement of our next finalist.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
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@MOEducation29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our fifth 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist! Lauren Hurst, @RaytownSchools #ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY Check back in 30 minutes for the announcement of our next finalist.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
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@MOEducation29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our fourth 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist! Jessica Backs, @Rise_Above_RXVI #ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY Check back in 30 minutes for the announcement of our next finalist.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
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@MOEducation29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our third 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist! Jennifer Justice Webber, @bransonschools #ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY Check back in 30 minutes for the announcement of our next finalist.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
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@MOEducation29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our second 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist! Jennifer Jones, @LSR7 #ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY Check back in 30 minutes for the announcement of our next finalist.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
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@MOEducation29 Aug 2024
Congratulations to our first 2025 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist! Hester Menier, @WSDinfo #ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY Check back in 30 minutes for the announcement of our next finalist.
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
Missouri DESE
@MOEducation19 Aug 2024
Congratulations to the 2025 MO Teacher of the Year semi-finalists! News release: dese.mo.gov/2025-missouri-te… Tag your teachers & join us in celebrating their incredible contributions. No better way to kick off the new school year than recognizing great teachers! #ShowMeSuccess #MoTOY
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You can't watch this and not recognize the passion and dedication that @LWatson0812 has for the profession. The opportunity to continue learning and growing is one of the best parts of our jobs as educators! #LoveTeaching
MSBA@MissouriSBA15 Feb 2024
2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Lindsey Watson explains how teachers have the amazing opportunity to share their passion for teaching and learning with students, giving them "An Opportunity To Grow". #LoveTeaching #LoveTeachingWeek youtube.com/watch?v=8w5bSvE0…
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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
Missouri DESE
@MOEducation16 Feb 2024
2024 #MoTOY winner Greg Kester’s reason to #LoveTeaching: playing a role in shaping student’s lives. “When a young person learns something, it doesn't just broaden their mind, it changes their life.”
Greg Kester headshot in circle with orange and pink heart next to it. Text: 2024 Missouri Teacher of the Year Greg Kester Potosi R-III #LoveTeaching Week

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Take a moment to be inspired by Kristina Kohl, finalist for 2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year. She is a teacher who makes a difference! #LoveTeaching
MSBA@MissouriSBA14 Feb 2024
Teachers Make The Difference! 2023 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Kristina Kohl has learned that helping students find their confidence skyrockets them toward reaching their capabilities. #LoveTeaching youtube.com/watch?v=A7aPzIX-…
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The MOSTOY chapter would like to thank @MoCommissioner for always championing Missouri's students while also making it a priority to listen to teachers and to elevate their voices. We are extremely grateful for her service.
Missouri DESE
@MOEducation17 Oct 2023
.@MoCommissioner Margie Vandeven announces at #MoSBOE meeting that she’s stepping down from her role, effective 7/1/24. “Serving as Commissioner of Education for the great state of Missouri has been the honor and the opportunity of a lifetime.” More: dese.mo.gov/commissioner-edu…
Commissioner of Education Margie Vandeven smiling in a school gym with band students in the background.

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Missouri Chapter of NNSTOY retweeted
Missouri DESE
@MOEducation17 Oct 2023
At the #MoTOY Banquet, @MoCommissioner (pictured left with #MoTOY Greg Kester and Board President Shields) challenged educators to take the time to tell their students why they love their jobs, helping to encourage and inspire the next generation of great Missouri teachers.
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