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Pinellas names Dennis Zirker 2025 Teacher of the Year at Evening of Excellence
Summary
Pinellas County Schools announced Dennis Zirker, an AP and US history teacher at Gibbs High School, as its 2025 Teacher of the Year during the district—s Evening of Excellence. The board and superintendent celebrated finalists and thanked sponsors including the Pinellas Education Foundation.
Pinellas County Schools on Jan. 28 premiered its Evening of Excellence video and announced Dennis Zirker, a social studies teacher at Gibbs High School, as the district—s 2025 Teacher of the Year.
The video highlighted the district—s top 10 finalists and recognized the role of sponsors and the Pinellas Education Foundation. Zirker, an AP U.S. history, government and credit‑recovery teacher at Gibbs who has taught in the district since 1998, described being "honored and humbled" by the recognition.
Superintendent Hendrick and board members praised all finalists and thanked sponsors for supporting teacher recognition. The board recommended viewing individual videos about the finalists for more detail on their classrooms and community impact.
Why it matters
The Teacher of the Year program spotlights classroom practice and raises community awareness of effective instruction across Pinellas County Schools.
