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North Dakota’s Top Teachers for 2025 Announced

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North Dakota’s top educators were recognized this week as State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler announced the 2025 County Teachers of the Year. Among the 46 honorees statewide, eight teachers from north-central and northwestern North Dakota earned recognition for their dedication and excellence in the classroom.

Local honorees include:

     

  • Ward County – Risha Allen, John Hoeven Elementary, Minot
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  • Bottineau County – Amber Thorenson, Bottineau Public School
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  • McHenry County – Joan Birdsell, Drake-Anamoose High School, Drake
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  • McLean County – Antenniell Neumiller, Washburn Elementary School
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  • Mountrail County – Amy Campbell, Parshall Elementary School
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  • Renville County – Melanie Jones, Glenburn Public School
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  • Burke County – Brooke Wisthoff, Powers Lake School
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  • Pierce CountyNo county award given this year

These educators now join the pool of candidates eligible for North Dakota’s 2025 State Teacher of the Year award, which will be announced in September. The list of all County winners can be found here.

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