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State Teacher of the Year from district shares reflections and advocacy lessons
Summary
Morgan, the district’s first Wyoming Teacher of the Year (2025), described experiences with national cohorts, professional development and advocacy and thanked colleagues and administrators for support.
Morgan, who served as Wyoming Teacher of the Year in 2025 and represented the district at national cohort events, spoke to trustees about the value of professional development and advocacy work tied to the role.
She described rigorous professional learning opportunities — including national cohorts, Google-hosted development and even Space Camp — and said the role expanded her professional network and capacity to advocate for the district on state platforms. Morgan emphasized that statewide advocacy often took the form of everyday conversations that helped clarify the public’s understanding of education.
She thanked district colleagues, building administrators and mentors for the support that made her service possible and urged the board to continue supporting exemplary teachers.
Why it matters: The presentation highlighted district teaching excellence and the local supports that enable statewide recognition.
