National Teachers Hall of Fame

Thank you for your generous contributions to the annual NTHF auction. With the help of our generous (and anonymous) $7,500 matching cash gifts donor, we were able to raise an incredible $25,000 for the National Teachers Hall of Fame from this single event.

Your donations to both the live and online auctions made this success possible, and we are deeply grateful for your support from across the country. We also appreciate everyone who shared the event with others and those who tuned in to bid on items and make cash donations, offering not only your resources but also your valuable time.

At this time of year and throughout the year, we are immensely grateful for you. Thank you for helping us continue honoring and supporting America’s most exceptional teachers.

You won't find a better deal for any professional development in 2026! You can save even more if you are chosen as a presenter. NTHF inductees can use the codes below for DISCOUNTED registration before March 15, 2026:

CODE: HALLVIP Provides a summit Registration for only $349. Registration includes attendance at the welcome reception, all meals included in the agenda, all presentation sessions, attendance at the Epcot VIP event, and the closing reception.

CODE: EMPORIA Provides a package cost of $1,175 that includes Summit registration and hotel reservation for 3 nights (June 29, June 30, July 1). Hotel rooms are for single or double occupancy. An Additional person (18 yrs and older) is $35 per person. Additional nights can be added to a hotel reservation at $299 per night (subject to availability).

PRESENTERS will only pay $499 for hotel and registration! You have until December 15th to submit a proposal.

👉 For more information on submitting a proposal and to register, go to https://nthf.org/nthf-education-summit-2026/

The Summit will bring together NTHF inductees, classroom educators, administrators, students, and education supporters from across the nation for a three-day collaborative experience. Together, we will honor the profession, share best practices, and inspire the future of teaching and learning.

After induction into the NTHF, I was hired to help lead the strategic vision and execution of career-connected learning initiatives on behalf of the Montgomery County ESC, aligning educational pathways with evolving workforce demands.

In collaboration with Learn to Earn Dayton, I focus on expanding career awareness and ensuring equitable access to high-quality programs that prepare students for success in college, career, and life. My work bridges the gap between education and industry by overseeing Career and Technical Education (CTE), work-based learning models, and employer engagement strategies. Through strong partnerships with local businesses and community organizations, I help ensure students gain meaningful, real-world experience and the future-ready skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing economy.

As a first-generation college student from a blue-collar family who has always lived in a Rust Belt community, I’m honored to help lead an initiative that expands career awareness and exposes all students to opportunities to explore and investigate the wide range of career options available in the greater Dayton region.

The staff and leadership of the National Teachers Hall of Fame would like to wish you and your families the happiest of holidays. We hope that this special time of year gives you an opportunity to reflect on your growth and things to be thankful for in the past year. We also hope that you find time to take a break, rest and renew!

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