Ohio Teacher of the Year

Recognizing Ohio teachers starts with you! Nominations for the 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year are now open. On this episode of The Conversation, Rachel and John chat with Jonathan Juravich, 2018’s Ohio Teacher of the Year winner. They’re also joined by Angela Dicke, the State Coordinator for the Ohio Teacher of the Year Program, to learn more about this rewarding experience.  Jonathan Juravich is the art teacher at Liberty Tree Elementary School with the Olentangy Local Schools outside of Columbus, Ohio. In his 19th year of teaching, he also serves as a leader of School Culture and Environment. He is the 2018 Ohio Teacher of the Year and was one of four finalists for 2018 National Teacher of the Year. He currently serves as the founding president of the Ohio Chapter of the National Network of State Teachers of the Year (OH-NNSTOY). Jonathan’s personal and professional focus is on the importance of Social and Emotional Learning in our daily lives. This is the topic of his presentations, including his TED Talk “How Do We Teach Empathy,” his limited series podcast "The Art of SEL," and his Emmy award winning digital drawing program "Drawing with Mr. J." Angela Dicke is the State Coordinator for the Ohio Teacher of the Year program at the State Board of Education.  Her vision is to promote teacher recognition statewide and continue to develop the successful cohort model for the Ohio Teacher of the Year program with inclusive connections, advocacy, and leadership opportunities. Her professional background includes teaching, training, educational non-profit programming, and grant management. She resides in Columbus, Ohio with her family. Guest Emails:[email protected] [email protected] Links:Ohio Teacher of the Year Nomination Form: https://bit.ly/48OXjYnOhio Teacher of the Year Guidelines: https://bit.ly/3T4ntRePodcast brought to you by:The ESC of Central Ohio: Center for Achievement & Leadership Podcast Hosts:John Hambrick, Work Based Learning CoordinatorRachel Daniels, Adolescent Literacy ConsultantProduced By:Christina Grady-Watts, Personalized Learning SpecialistBrenna Schoen, Communications Specialist