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Haverford teacher Leon Smith named 2026 National Teacher of the Year
Summary
At its April 23 meeting the Haverford Township School District honored Leon Smith, a social studies teacher at Haverford High School, who was introduced to the board as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers. Colleagues and students praised his classroom impact and mentorship.
The Haverford Township School Board on April 23 formally recognized Leon Smith, a social studies teacher at Haverford High School, after he was named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year by the Council of Chief State School Officers.
Superintendent Dr. Hayes opened the recognition by noting the scope of the honor and the competitive field: "According to the 2023 Pew Research and National Center for Education Statistics report, there are…
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