Economic Education Teacher of the Year Award Recipients
The Economic Education Teacher of Year Award recognizes one outstanding elementary and high school teacher for their accomplishments in engaging students, attending professional development and collaborating with their peers in economic education.
2026 Finalists
Congratulations to our 2026 Arizona Economic Education Teacher of the Year finalists! The winners will be announced at the Arizona Financial Literacy and Economic Education Conference on October 17, 2026.
2025 Award Recipients
Susan Spigelmire
Vicki Schomaker
2024 Award Recipients
Zel Fowler
Heidi Bonfante
2023 Award Recipients
Gretchen Donnell
Chris Haak
2022 Award Recipients
Jed Whetten
John Vasey
2021 Award Recipients
Danielle Bonfig
Carolee Sopicki
2020 Award Recipients
Jaime Leverington
Peggy Woodard
2019 Award Recipients
Kelly Guffey
Julia Wright
2018 Award Recipients
Liz Bradshaw
Jim Lerch
2017 Award Recipients
Michele Bentivegna
Megan Bird
Travis Klein
2016 Award Recipient
Rhea Steyer
2016 Award Recipient
