Nomination period now open for TORCH recognition

1/9/2023

The Ohio Department of Education now is accepting nominations for Teachers of Ohio Representing Character and Heart (TORCH) recognition. The TORCH program honors five teachers each year who model strong personal character and concern for their students, colleagues and communities. Nominations close Feb. 4.

An Ohio Teacher Fellow and Ohio Teacher of the Year finalists will review nominations and select this year’s TORCH honorees.

Nomination information and materials are available here. Direct questions to Angela Dicke.