Past Teachers of the Year

2025 Teacher of The Year Award

The Air Force Association believes that recognizing those who educate America’s youth is an important aspect of what AFA is all about.

Our teacher of the year program is a Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) focused program where teachers are recognized for exceptional performance in education at the local, state and national levels.

2025 Teacher of the Year Dana O’Neal
Jim Bowie High School, Simms, TX

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Teacher of the Year

2025 Teacher of the Year Runner-ups

We recognized two additional teachers and awarded them a certificate and $250 for their outstanding efforts and look forward to supporting them in the future.

Teacher of the Year Runner Up
Bryan Cole
Sulphur Springs Middle School
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Teacher of the Year Runner Up
Isaac Frazier
Lone Oak High School
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2024 Teacher of The Year Award

The Air Force Association believes that recognizing those who educate America’s youth is an important aspect of what AFA is all about.

Our teacher of the year program is a Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) focused program where teachers are recognized for exceptional performance in education at the local, state and national levels.

2023-2024 AFA Chapter 416 and AFA Texas Runner-Up:

Taylor Lulashnyk, Greenville Early College High School, Greenville, TX

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Teacher of the Year