Every year the Texas VFW recognizes an Outstanding Classroom Teacher for Grades K-5, 6-8, and
9-12. These teachers are selected from nominations received from Posts and Districts throughout Texas.
The state winners are then forwarded to National VFW for competition at the National Level.
Learn more about the VFW's Teacher of the Year Program
Rules & Eligibility Requirements
VFW Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Entry Form • Due 01/01/21
Scholarship Programs Teacher Request Form
Teacher Award District Reporting Packet
K-5th Grades
2019-20 Citizenship Education Teacher Award K-5th Grades
Andrea D. Mason of Garland, Texas
Lee A. McShan Elementary School, Dallas, Texas
Sponsoring Post: 6796–Dallas
Sponsoring District: 3
2019-20 Citizenship Education Teacher Award 6th-8th Grades
Jennifer Land of Pasadena, Texas
Keller Middle School, Pasadena, Texas
Sponsoring Post: 4395–-Pasadena
Sponsoring District: 4
2019-20 Citizenship Education Teacher Award 9th-12th Grades
Jason Barber of Brenham, Texas
Brenham High School, Brenham, Texas
Sponsoring Post: 7014-Brenham
Sponsoring District: 17