National Teachers Hall of Fame facts for kids
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| Established | 1989 |
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| Location | Emporia, Kansas |
| Type | non-profit |
| Founder | Emporia State University City of Emporia Emporia Public Schools |
The National Teachers Hall of Fame (NTHF) is a special place that celebrates amazing school teachers. It is a non-profit organization. This means it works for a good cause, not to make money. The NTHF was started in 1989. Many groups helped create it, including Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas.
The NTHF has a museum on the university campus. This museum honors teachers who have been chosen for their great work. It also has a place where teachers can find helpful resources. Each June, the NTHF chooses five of the best teachers in the country. These teachers are honored for their strong dedication to helping children learn. The first group of five teachers was honored in June 1992. Since then, 155 teachers have joined the Hall of Fame. They come from 37 different states and Washington, D.C.
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Honoring Great Teachers: Awards
Teachers who are chosen for the Hall of Fame receive several special awards each year:
- They get a plaque with their name, picture, and a short description. This plaque can be displayed at their school and in the Hall of Fame museum.
- They receive a special ring and a small pin.
- A permanent display is created for them in The National Teachers Hall of Fame museum.
- They are given a bronze Belltower Award, which is a sculpture.
- They get a personalized picture of a one-room school classroom.
- They also receive official statements from the State of Kansas and the City of Emporia.
Meet Some Famous Inductees
Many wonderful educators have been honored in the Hall of Fame. Here are some of them:
- Monica Washington, 2023
- Kristen Record, 2023
- Dr. Caryn Long, 2023
- Dr. Erick Hueck, 2023
- Rebecca Hamilton, 2023
- Glenn D. Lid, 2012
- Warren G. Phillips, 2010
- Joseph W. Underwood, 2007
- Peggy Carlisle, 2006
- Marilyn Barrueta, 2005
- Ruth Ann Gaines, 2003
- Kathleen McGrath, 2003
- Jaime Escalante, 1999
- Debra Peppers, 1999
- Dorothy Lorentino, 1997
The Wall of Fame
The National Teachers Hall of Fame museum has a special "Wall of Fame." People and groups can donate money to the museum to honor a teacher. When they do, a personalized brick with the teacher's name is placed on this wall. The honored teachers also receive a certificate and are listed in an online database for the Wall of Fame.
Remembering Fallen Educators
On June 13, 2013, leaders from the NTHF and Emporia State University started building a memorial. This memorial is for educators who have passed away while doing their job. It is located near a one-room school house on the Emporia State campus. The idea for this memorial came after a very sad event at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
On June 6, 2014, the granite markers and benches for the memorial were put in place. The memorial was officially dedicated on June 12, 2014. Later, in September 2015, a United States Senator from Kansas suggested a bill. This bill would make the memorial a National Memorial to Fallen Educators. The bill became a law on April 30, 2018. This law recognized the memorial but did not provide money from the government.
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