Pa State Teacher of the Year finalist
A McGuffey School District teacher is among the 12 finalists for the 2021 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.
Denise Leigh teaches business and art at McGuffey High School.
Pennsylvania’s Teacher of the Year represents Pennsylvania at the National Teacher of the Year ceremony at the White House.
Nominations for the Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year were submitted by students, parents, peers, and members of the community wishing to honor and recognize educator achievements both inside and outside the classroom.
The recognition program is co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Pennsylvania chapter of the National State Teacher of the Year.