Hollister Teacher Finalist for Mo Teacher of the Year Award

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 1:09 PM

Richard White receives his Regional Award from State Rep. Brian Seitz (left) and State Senator Mike Moon. (right) (Photo from Hollister School District)

A Lakes Area Teacher is up for a State Award.

The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced that Hollister High School Science Teacher, Richard White, is one of the 17 Regional Teachers of the Year who have been selected as semifinalists for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year award. The Teacher of the Year program spotlights the positive impact excellent teachers have on their students.

The list of semi-finalists includes teachers from multiple grade levels and subject areas and represents all of the state’s nine Regional Professional Development Center (RPDC) areas.

The Teacher of the Year selection process began with the announcement of 35 Regional Teachers of the Year. Next, DESE will reveal the finalists for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year award on Thursday, September 2.

(Press Release from Hollister Schools)

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