Teacher of the Year
Shining a spotlight on outstanding health and physical education teachers across the country.
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SPARK & SHAPE America Together
SPARK is excited to partner with SHAPE America to recognize outstanding teachers and support the Teacher of the Year program.
SPARK will join a Partner Network of SPARK, Wellness Training Specialists (WellTrain), Gopher, and Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher to support District and National Teacher of the Year winners. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for these teachers to share their successes and journey to becoming a Teacher of the Year.
Learn More or ApplyProgram recognizes teachers in six categories
Awards are given at both the district and national level, celebrating excellence across every area of health and physical education.
Physical Education
Elementary
Physical Education
Middle School
Physical Education
High School
Adapted Physical Education
School Health Education
Dance Education
Meet the Teachers of the Year
2026 National Teachers of the Year
Honored by SHAPE America for excellence in physical education
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Know an Outstanding Teacher?
Learn more about the SHAPE America Teacher of the Year program and submit a nomination for a deserving health or physical education teacher in your district.
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