KTOY Team

Kansas Teacher of the Year Team

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It has been a WHIRLWIND of adventure since starting the KTOY journey! #ktoy25 #kansascan

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It was a fantastic experience being able to connect with so many future educators! @ksuedcats #spiritofteaching #ktoy25 #ktoy2025 #education #futureeducators #kansascan

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This year has been a journey of growth and gratitude. We met amazing teacher leaders and believe in a bright future for Kansas education. Today, we passed the torch to the 2025 team, growing our family by 8. Forever thankful for the memories and support. KTOY 2024 OUT! ✌🏼❤️🌻🍎

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The KTOY 2024 team was incredibly honored to be a part of this fabulous weekend celebrating Kansas educators & future teachers. We loved honoring the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year team & look forward to watching their journey over the course of this year. #ktoy2024 #joyjunkies

[KS Dept of Education @ksdehq]

Congratulations to Elizabeth Anstine of Leavenworth High School, USD 453 who was named the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year this evening!

Learn more about Liz and her team here: https://t.co/o2vhVsceAI

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What an honor to be invited to the #MNUeducationinfluencers luncheon! We were inspired by the conversation and the commitment to Kansas education!

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We’ve been at Wichita State University all day today and we are ending our day presenting to student teachers, mentor teachers, and faculty. What an amazing day! #shockersup #wichitastatecas @wichitastatecas #ktoy2024 #joyjunkies

[KS Dept of Education @ksdehq]

Let the 2025 KTOY festivities begin! We’re in Wichita this morning to find out who will be named Region 4 finalists for the 2025 Kansas Teacher of the Year. Stay tuned!

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At Bethany College this morning where we are talking about all things education and sharing our JOY. #ktoy2024 #rokarstokar @bethanycollegelbk

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Late upload: Spreading joy at Ottawa and Fort Hays! The future of KS education is bright! #ktoy2024

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At @kansaswesleyan University this morning with future educators. It’s going to be a beautiful day, everyone!! #kwucoyotes #rollyotes

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It may have been an icy morning but our KTOY hearts are warm after spending the day at the University of St. Mary’s campus talking to future educators. A highlight was also participating in a Q&A session with their current student teachers. ❤️ #ktoy2024 #joyjunkies

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The KTOY 2024 team was in Lawrence yesterday at Kansas University with some college of education students. It was an awesome day to spread some joy! #joyjunkies #ktoy2024 #rockchalkjayhawk

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The KTOY team was at Bethel College this morning spreading joy on their beautiful campus. Thank you for such a fun morning!! We definitely couldn’t pass up a picture with the Threshing Stone. #threshers #rollon #ktoy2024 @bethelcollegeks

[KTOY Team @KtoyTeam]

The KTOY '24 team had an incredible 3 days at our conference, hearing from esteemed education leaders and advocating for public education. The conference ended with sharing our passion at the State Capitol and being recognized on House and Senate floors. A memorable experience!

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The KTOY 2024 Team had the privilege of touring USD259 Wichita Public Schools and seeing the wonderful things the district had to offer. We celebrated Joanna Farmer! Their wonderful hospitality and the joy and passion that everyone had for their school and district were evident!

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The KTOY 2024 team had the privilege of learning from Capturing Kids' Hearts family who gave us two days full of fun. We learned skills to help us grow as teachers and create the best environments for our students. Thank you CKH! #ktoy24

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The KTOY 2024 team was at an Ed Rising event. We were able to spread our message of Finding Joy when it comes to pursuing passion, purpose, relationships, & service to 400+ future educators. How can you find your joy in education and make it contagious?
#ktoy2024 #joyjunkies

[KTOY Team @KtoyTeam]

The KTOY 2024 team started off our journey this year at KSTATE for the Ed Symposium. What a fun and inspiring group of young people! Our future in education is bright with these future teachers! 💜 #ktoy2024 #joyjunkies