Congratulations to Jonathon Knopfel, the Madison 2022 Teacher of the Year, who teaches band.
Jana Higgs is the Madison 2022 Rising Star Teacher, recognizing outstanding teachers with less than five years of experience. Ms. Higgs teaches special education students.
Each site's honorees will be celebrated at a public program on Thursday, April 21 on Rigdon Field at Doenges Memorial Stadium in a fun baseball-themed event starting at 5:30 p.m. when the District Teacher of the Year and District Rising Star Teacher will be announced.
The program will also include recognition of the Kurt Schmoldt Teacher Appreciation Award recipient; nominations for that award are open to the public and due March 21.