2025-2026 Educator of the Year Award Winners!
Kimberly Grant, of Visions in Education Charter School in Gold River, California is the 2025–2026 Digital Curriculum Educator of the Year! As a CTE and Independent Study teacher for over 14 years, she has supported high school students in a virtual learning environment in Game Design and Artificial Intelligence pathways, empowering students to explore career interests while building real-world, industry-relevant skills. Project-based learning, collaborative experiences, and career exploration tools, help students discover their strengths, gain confidence, and envision their future in emerging fields. Her student-centered approach fosters engagement, creativity, and meaningful connections in an independent study setting, preparing learners for success in both postsecondary education and the modern workforce.
Carissa Domrase of Franklin Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana is the 2025–2026 Knowledge Matters Educator of the Year! A business teacher and department chair, she has earned recognition as the Tri-State (KY, IN, OH) STEM Teacher of the Year and was a finalist for Indiana Computer Science Teacher of the Year. Carissa brings business education to life by integrating Knowledge Matters Retail and Restaurant simulations into a fully student-run, on-site coffee shop, where they apply data-driven decision-making to real operations. Through this innovative, hands-on approach, her students build financial literacy, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills while gaining authentic experience that prepares them for success in business and beyond.
Jessie Stanley of Tower Heights Middle School in Centerville, Ohio is the 2025–2026 Learning Blade Educator of the Year! With 23 years of experience, she has been named Centerville Education Foundation Teacher of the Year and is a leader in integrating career exploration into English Language Arts. Jessie played a key role in developing a district-wide curriculum serving nearly 2,000 students, using Learning Blade missions as the foundation for instruction. The nonfiction-based English class focuses on reading skills, career education, critical-thinking, tech literacy, empathy, and adaptability. Coupled with engaging hands-on projects, her students build critical thinking, technical literacy, and problem-solving skills while exploring future career pathways.
Applications and nominations for the 2025-26 school year are now closed.
• Digital Curriculum National Educator of the Year
• Knowledge Matters National Educator of the Year
• Learning Blade National Educator of the Year
• Learning Blade State Educators of the Year
• Ready for Industry State Educators of the Year
About the Award
The eDynamic Learning Educator of the Year Award honors teachers using eDynamic Learning courseware, Knowledge Matters simulations, or Learning Blade missions to help guide students in their career discovery, keep them engaged, and prepare them for their future. Applications are accepted between February and early April each school year, with winners announced in early May to recognize outstanding achievement for the academic year about to be completed. Winners continue in their role until the following May when the next round of recipients are announced.
Why Apply
As a teacher-founded company, we take great pride in helping schools engage students in the discovery of new and unique career fields through our digital curriculum. Our mission is to enable schools to give students opportunities to tie their interests and skills to rewarding professions. We know that teachers, like you, make the biggest difference in the lives of students every day, and this is our opportunity to recognize and celebrate your success.
How to Apply
Fill out the application form with your details or those of a fellow educator, which eDynamic Learning product(s) used in the classroom, along with a compelling reason why you deserve to be recognized. Share anecdotes, testimonials, or examples of your outstanding contributions to teaching and learning.
Educator of the Year Application Form
Award Details
The national winner in each category (eDynamic Learning curriculum, Knowledge Matters simulations, and Learning Blade) will receive a prize of $1,000, with state winners for Learning Blade and Ready for Industry receiving a prize of $250. Winners will be highlighted in upcoming communications to celebrate their impact on the lives of students, and will have the opportunity to speak at upcoming events to share their stories.
*Cash prizes may be subject to taxation. Therefore, to receive your cash prize, you must provide us with a W-9 or the tax documentation your country requires.
To view the 2024-25 Educator of the Year winners, click here!