Semi-finalists chosen for New Hampshire’s 2025 Teacher of the Year

CONCORD, NH ( May 21, 2024) — The New Hampshire Department of Education is pleased to announce the 15 semi-finalists for the 2025 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Award. The teachers were selected from a total of 251 nominees and 76 applicants.

The semi-finalists are:

First Name

Last Name

Teacher’s School

Town

Chelsea

Barrett Viera

Highland-Goffes Falls Elementary

Manchester

Michele

Brezovec

South Meadow School

Peterborough

Kristen

Dacey

Dr. Lewis F. Soule Elementary School

Salem

Candice

DeAngelis

Bedford High School

Bedford

Amy

Doolin

Newfound Regional High School

Bristol

Jeff

Durell

Barrington Middle School

Barrington

Rebecca

Fortgang

Fall Mountain Regional High School

Langdon

Nicole

Gammella

Middle School at Parkside

Manchester

Brian

Gray

Sanborn Regional High School

Kingston

Brittney

Hewett

Hampstead Middle School

Hampstead

Matt

Holland

White Mountains Regional High School

Whitefield

Kim

Houghtaling

Cooperative Middle School

Stratham

Laura

McKenna

Mill Brook School

Concord

Amy

Poirier

Dover High School

Dover

Jason

Schrack

Adeline C. Marston School

Hampton

“We are honored to announce our 15 semi-finalists – a group of talented educators that truly represent some of the best teachers working in New Hampshire schools. It is apparent that these semi-finalists are committed to academic excellence and the overall well-being of their students, and it will be exciting getting to know them better throughout this selection process,” said Christine Brennan, deputy commissioner of education.

Commissioner Frank Edelblut echoed those sentiments. “Our cohort of semi-finalists are not only fostering positive learning environments, but they are motivating both their peers and students to take risks, improve outcomes and create a sense of school community. I congratulate them for their devotion and perseverance in the classroom,” said Edelblut.

“I am thrilled to learn we have two of our educators advancing in the selection process for Teacher of the Year,” said Superintendent Jennifer Gillis of the Manchester School District. “While we are aware of the amazing teachers we have within the district, it is even more incredible to see the contributions of two of our teachers recognized at the state level. We are eager to watch the selection process progress and wish Chelsea and Nicole the very best in the balance of this process.”

A final recipient will be selected this fall. The 2025 Teacher of the Year will be New Hampshire’s entrant in the National Teacher of the Year program, which is run by the Council of Chief State School Officers.