USD 480 is pleased to announce the 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year. Several nominations were received for the honor this spring!

From all the teachers nominated, a distinguished panel of fellow teachers, community members, parents, and administrators selected individual building winners. From there, the elementary and secondary district nominees were chosen. The district winners will be eligible to compete in the 2020 Kansas Teacher of the Year contest. These individuals were recognized by the USD Board Of Eduction. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees!

Liberal High School – Chris Brooks

Eisenhower Middle School – Shelby Bennett

Seymour Rogers Middle School – Teresa Louderback

MacArthur Elementary – Kate Dodge

Prairie View Elementary – Claire Thompson

Meadowlark Elementary – Deena Fuller

Cottonwood Elementary – Shea Johnson

Sunflower Elementary – Nicole Hougard

Bright Start ELC – Linda Snow

Secondary Winner – Chris Brooks

Elementary Winner – Claire Thompson