Heidi Stagner, an art teacher at Field Elementary, is a finalist for Springfield Teacher of the Year. Stagner found her passion for teaching after observing an art class integrating science concepts.

For Joseph Evan, King’s College provost and vice president of academic affairs, teaching is in his blood. His father’s 40-year career as an educator included teaching social studies as well as sports ...

It comes as no surprise that Kelly Lile was named the 2026 Garden Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Step into her fourth-grade classroom and you’ll quickly feel it – learning is joyful, curiosity ...