Ryan Hardesty

Husband, Father, Educator • 2023-2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year @nstoypa

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

Congratulations to fellow Blackhawk teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Sharek, on being named one of the 12 finalists for 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year! She is doing great work for students in our district and the Commonwealth! https://t.co/JXZxprCyJD

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

@Missytesterman We are so proud of you! You were a great representative for student and teachers this morning! You’re going to do great things advocating for us all this year! #ntoy24

[CBS Mornings @CBSMornings]

Congratulations to teacher of the year, @Missytesterman, a long-time elementary school teacher in Rogersville, Tennessee.

She says she loves getting “to unlock the love of learning in students” — and gets some very special surprises from her former students.

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

All four of these deserving educators are excellent people and teachers! Proud to have them represent my #NTOY24 class. The named person will have the support of all of us! @BioEngWalker @2024GaTOTY @Missytesterman Joe Nappi

[CCSSO @CCSSO]

Did you hear the news?!

The 2024 National Teacher of the Year will be announced on Wednesday, April 3 on @CBSMornings! Be sure to watch between 7 - 9 a.m. ET!

Meet all 4 finalists at https://t.co/hzwMyR4QIQ. #NTOY24

[Steve Rotstein @SteveRotstein]

Can we take a moment to appreciate what these Blackhawk girls accomplished over the last three years?

- 78-9 record
- Three seasons in a row with 25+ wins
- Three consecutive WPIAL championship appearances
- Back-to-back PIAA championship appearances
- One WPIAL 🥇
- One PIAA 🥇

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

So honored to announce for and get to watch this incredible group of young women! Great athletes and great humans. So proud of them all!

[Lady Cougars @bhawkladyhoops]

🏆🍫🥇🏀

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

Thank you to @PittBradford for inviting me to work with your pre-service teachers today! They’re incredible young men and women and I can’t wait for them to join us in the field. Their questions and hunger to learn were invigorating! @PADeptofEd @nstoypa

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

Come cheer on your Lady Cougars!

[Lady Cougars @bhawkladyhoops]

The Path to the Pete will begin Friday at 7:00PM!🎉👏
The Lady Cougars will take on Greensburg Salem at Blackhawk High School in the WPIAL Quarter Finals. 🏀🏀

Tickets can be purchased online https://t.co/LuZCsYTOxR
🎟️ $5 student / $7 adult
Tickets at the gate will be $7

[Lorraine Twohill @LorraineTwohill]

Huge congrats to all of our @GoogleForEdu National Teachers of the Year! Coming from a family of teachers, I know how important education is to changing lives. I was honoured to spend time with these amazing educators this week and hear their inspiring stories

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

The past few days have been a whirlwind and I’m exhausted in the best way possible. So proud to be a part of this incredible group of educators! I learned so much from their example already. @nstoypa @PADeptofEd #NTOY24

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

@RebeckaMozdeh Thank you for your inspiring and heartfelt message. Proud to have you representing teachers!

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

Amazing players, amazing women. So proud to announce at games for our Lady Cougars past and present!

[Lady Cougars @bhawkladyhoops]

#NGWSD2024 @WomensSportsFdn
HAPPY NATIONAL WOMEN & GIRLS IN SPORTS DAY!🥳🎉Celebrating the influence sport participation has given our current college athletes! PROUD OF YOU LADIES! 💪🔥🏀❤️ @BHSCougarSports

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

Thanks to @ESUniversity College of Education for having me out to visit last week! The faculty could not have been more welcoming and it’s clear how hard they’re working to prepare the next generation of educators. The students I got to speak to are passionate and ready to lead!

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

Congratulations to these amazing finalists! I can’t wait to learn and grow alongside of you this year!

[CCSSO @CCSSO]

NEW: Congratulations to the 2024 National Teacher of the Year finalists Cat Walker (AK), Christy Todd (GA), Joe Nappi (NJ) and Missy Testerman (TN)!

Learn more about this dynamic group of teachers at https://t.co/dwtktxUKqr. #NTOY24

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

Thank you to Governor @JoshShapiroPA for joining my class today and answering students’ questions! You were so kind to them. We’re so appreciative of you giving us your time. @PADeptofEd @nstoypa

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

@greggbehr @craigmelvin @TODAYshow @When_You_Wonder @nstoypa @CCSSO Thanks for the shoutout and all your advocacy!

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

Thank you @craigmelvin and @TODAYshow for using our story to highlight and elevate teachers! Proud to represent PA and the Blackhawk community. @PADeptofEd @drmumin_pde @nstoypa

[TODAY @TODAYshow]

See a day in the life of Pennsylvania’s 2023 Teacher of the Year.

@craigmelvin shadows Ryan Hardesty, an inspiring middle school teacher whose workday begins long before the opening bell.

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

@taniecetsmith24 Enjoy your break! I’ve been looking forward to the down time!

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

Proud to represent Pennsylvania and join this incredible cohort of educators! #NTOY24 Can’t wait to get to know them all over the next year! @PADeptofEd @PDESecretary @nstoypa

[CCSSO @CCSSO]

Congratulations to the 2024 State Teachers of the Year!

Learn who is representing your state here https://t.co/1ADBJoReve!

@CCSSO #NTOY24

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

Excited to celebrate these finalists in Hershey over the next few days! They’re all such excellent ambassadors for education in Pennsylvania! @nstoypa @PADeptofEd @PDESecretary

[Ryan Hardesty @MrRyanHardesty]

We need to do more to provide resources like access to counselors and broadband internet to our rural students.

[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette @PittsburghPG]

New report details lack of internet, resources at rural Pa. school districts https://t.co/5v81t7eU3c