The 2025 recipients of the Travelers Award for Teaching Excellence, selected by their NEA affiliates, represent educators from across the country who embody excellence in their practice, advocacy for the profession, commitment to equity and opportunity, community engagement, and leadership in professional development.
Helena, Montana
Morehead, Kentucky
Virginia Beach, Virginia
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Lewiston, Pennsylvania
Palmer, Nebraska
Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
Zachary, Louisiana
Seneca, South Carolina
Anchorage, Alaska
Damariscotta, Maine
Pompano Beach, Florida
Middletown, Delaware
Lexington, Massachusetts
Red Springs, North Carolina
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Potosi, Missouri
Pahoa, Hawaii
Okolona, Mississippi
Hays, Kansas
Berthoud, Colorado
Syracuse, Utah
Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Phoenix, Arizona
Flintstone, Georgia
Anaheim, California
Oregon, Illinois
Las Vegas, Nevada
Danbury, Connecticut
Sandy, Oregon
Lacey, Washington
Gahanna, Ohio
Annapolis, Maryland
South Korea
East Jordan, Michigan
Toney, Alabama
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Riverton, Wyoming
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Bismarck, North Dakota
White House, Tennessee
Colchester, Vermont
Abilene, Texas
Indianapolis,Indiana
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Mackay, Idaho
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Rochester, New York
