The 2027 finalists are: 

Nicole Crocker 

• Agricultural Education, Grades 9-12, Branson R-IV, Branson High School 

Emily Klein 

• Social Studies, Grades 10-12, Bayless, Bayless High School 

Christine Logan-Hollis 

• Science, Grades 7-8, Kingston K-14, Kingston K-14 Middle School 

Sarah Moonier 

• Science, Grades 9-12, Rockwood R-VI, Rockwood Summit High School 

Sarah Newton 

• English Language Arts, Grade 7, Valley Park, Valley Park Middle School 

Bailey Womble 

• Special Education, Grades K-2, School of the Osage, Heritage Elementary 

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Former Teacher of the Year Finalists