VFW TEACHER of the YEAR AWARDS
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
Scholarship Programs Teacher Request Form
Teacher Award District Reporting Packet
K-5th Grades
2021-22 Citizenship Education Teacher Award K-5th Grades
Melissa Funk
Water Elementary School, Lubbock, Texas
Post 2466, Lubbock, Texas, District 9
6th-8th Grades
2021-22 Citizenship Education Teacher Award 6th-8th Grades
Dustin B. Lazenby
Capt. Mark Tyler Voss Middle School,
Boerne, Texas
Post 688, Boerne, District 13
9th-12th Grades
2021-22 Citizenship Education Teacher Award 9th-12th Grades
Joseph M. Akers
Beaumont United High School,
Beaumont, Texas
Post 1806, Beaumont, District 2