The DC Teacher of the Year program celebrates outstanding educators who are experts in their craft as demonstrated by accelerated growth for all students, and who demonstrate leadership beyond the classroom by partnering with colleagues, students, families and communities to support innovation in teaching and learning, and who champion the teaching profession.

2025 DC Teacher of the Year

Congratulations, Jazzmyne Townsend, the 2025 DC Teacher of the Year! Jazzmyne is an inspiring Instructional Coach, K-5 English Language Arts (ELA) at Stanton Elementary School. Congratulations to Jazzmyne and the entire Stanton community! 

As the 2025 DC Teacher of the Year, Jazzmyne represents DC in the Council of Chief State School Officers National Teacher of the Year program and can advocate for her students on a national level. 

Learn more about Ms. Townsend here: 2025 Teacher of the Year One-Pager

2025 Runners Up:

• Kiara McCalvin, French teacher at Howard University Middle School 
• Rahshita Lowe-Watson, kindergarten teacher at John Francis Education Campus 
• Andrea Baker Barnes-Johnson, special education teacher at Anacostia High School 

Press Release: Mayor Bowser Announces Jazzmyne Townsend as 2025 DC Teacher of the Year During Surprise Celebration

To learn more about previous DC teacher of the year awardees, visit the DC Teacher of the Year Archive.

For questions, contact Megan Dumond at [email protected].