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's a non-profit organization, which means it doesn't aim to make money. Instead, its goal is to honor teachers who have done incredible work.
This Hall of Fame started in 1989. It was created by several groups working together. These included Emporia State University, the city of Emporia, and the local public schools. The NTHF has a museum on the university campus. This museum honors all the teachers who have been chosen for the Hall of Fame. It also has a special center for teachers to use. Each June, the NTHF picks five of the best teachers in the country to honor them. These teachers are chosen because they show great dedication to teaching kids. The first group of five teachers was honored in June 1992. So far, 155 teachers from 37 states and Washington D.C. have been inducted.
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What Awards Do Teachers Receive?
Teachers who are chosen for the National Teachers 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 from Herff Jones, Inc.
- Their achievements are shown permanently in the National Teachers Hall of Fame museum.
- They are given a bronze Belltower Award, which is a sculpture by John Forsythe.
- They get a personalized picture of a one-room school classroom from American Fidelity Assurance.
- They also receive official announcements from the State of Kansas and the City of Emporia.
Who Are Some Famous Inductees?
Many inspiring educators have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Here are a few:
- 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 can donate money to the museum to honor a teacher they admire. When they do, a personalized brick with the teacher's name is placed on this wall. The honored teachers also receive a certificate and their name is added to an online list in the Wall of Fame database.
National Memorial to Fallen Educators
On June 13, 2013, a special ceremony took place. Leaders from the NTHF and Emporia State University started building a memorial. This memorial is for educators who have died 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 the tragic Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
By June 6, 2014, granite markers and benches were put in place. The memorial was officially dedicated on June 12, 2014. Later, on September 21, 2015, a senator from Kansas, Jerry Moran, suggested a bill to the U.S. Congress. This bill asked for the memorial to be named the National Memorial to Fallen Educators. The bill became a law on April 30, 2018. It's important to know that this law does not provide money from the government for the memorial.
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