There is no higher award for a Montana teacher than to be named Teacher of the Year. The Montana Teacher of the Year Program honors the contributions of Montana classroom teachers. It creates a visible and articulate community of award-winning educators who represent the best of the teaching profession.

The Montana Teacher of the Year serves as a spokesperson and advocate for the teaching profession and represents the state in the National Teacher of the Year event.

Steve Gardiner of Billings is Montana's 2008 Teacher of the Year.

Gary Carmichael of Whitefish is Montana's 2007 Teacher of the Year.

Debi Biegel of Bozeman is Montana's 2006 Teacher of the Year.

Mary Wren of Great Falls is Montana's 2005 Teacher of the Year.

Alyson Mike of East Helena is Montana's 2004 Teacher of the Year.

Jon Runnalls of Helena is Montana's 2003 Teacher of the Year.

Judie Woodhouse of Polson is Montana's 2002 Teacher of the Year.