State Finalists Candidates

2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalists

School districts throughout the state submitted nominations for the award, and the finalists were chosen by a selection committee appointed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The finalists were selected from among 34 regional teachers of the year.

In addition to the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year Darrion Cockrell, there were six additional finalists in the 2021 class:

      
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     Armando Johnson Springfield R-XII

 

Ashlyn Brantley
Platte Co. R-III

 Matthew Ketteman
Lee's Summit R-VII
    
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Rebecca Wynne
Maryville R-II
 		 Cathy Farrar
Rockwood R-VI		 Clarence Hines
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