Top Teacher: Annunciation’s Harry Kaiser
Harry Kaiser, a physical education teacher with Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis, was nominated by a whopping total of 57 parents – making him FOX 9’s eighth Top Teacher Award recipient of 2026.
Harry Kaiser, a physical education teacher with Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis, was nominated by a whopping total of 57 parents – making him FOX 9’s eighth Top Teacher Award recipient of 2026.
FOX 9 Top Teacher: Ryan Pechacek of River Falls HS
The next FOX 9 Top Teacher is agriculture science teacher and FFA advisor Ryan Pechacek from River Falls High School.
The next FOX 9 Top Teacher is agriculture science teacher and FFA advisor Ryan Pechacek from River Falls High School.
FOX 9 Top Teacher: Mr. Wagner of Legacy Christian Academy
Drama teacher Jesse Wagner at Legacy Christian Academy in Andover, won the FOX 9 Top Teacher award.
Drama teacher Jesse Wagner at Legacy Christian Academy in Andover, won the FOX 9 Top Teacher award.
FOX 9 Top Teacher: Joey Hartfiel of Buffalo Community Middle School
Joey Hartfiel, a special education teacher at Buffalo Community Middle School, is a FOX 9 Top Teacher award recipient.
Joey Hartfiel, a special education teacher at Buffalo Community Middle School, is a FOX 9 Top Teacher award recipient.
Top Teacher: Madison Elementary's Karen Kruse
This week's FOX 9 Top Teacher is music teacher Karen Kruse at Madison Elementary in St. Cloud.
This week's FOX 9 Top Teacher is music teacher Karen Kruse at Madison Elementary in St. Cloud.
Top Teacher: Amery High School's Derrick Meyer
The third FOX 9 Top Teacher is Amery High School's Derrick Meyer, an agricultural teacher.
The third FOX 9 Top Teacher is Amery High School's Derrick Meyer, an agricultural teacher.
Top Teacher: Simley Senior High School’s Alexandra Hermoza
FOX 9’s second Top Teacher award of 2026 goes to Alexandra Hermoza, a special education professional at Simley Senior High School in Inver Grove Heights. Check out her surprise!
FOX 9’s second Top Teacher award of 2026 goes to Alexandra Hermoza, a special education professional at Simley Senior High School in Inver Grove Heights. Check out her surprise!
Top Teacher: Baldwin-Woodville's Angela Schmoker honored
FOX 9 kicks off the Top Teacher awards for the year with a surprise stop at Baldwin-Woodville High School in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Mrs. Angela Schmoker, a Family and Consumer Science teacher of over 30 years, was honored with the award.
FOX 9 kicks off the Top Teacher awards for the year with a surprise stop at Baldwin-Woodville High School in Baldwin, Wisconsin. Mrs. Angela Schmoker, a Family and Consumer Science teacher of over 30 years, was honored with the award.
Top Teacher: Mr. Ryan Giles at Belle Plaine High School
Today's Top Teacher is Ryan Giles at Belle Plaine Jr. and Senior High School.
Today's Top Teacher is Ryan Giles at Belle Plaine Jr. and Senior High School.
Top Teacher: Steve Fuchs from Maple Lake Elementary School
Sixth-grade teacher Steve Fuchs from Maple Lake Elementary School won FOX 9's Top Teacher award.
Sixth-grade teacher Steve Fuchs from Maple Lake Elementary School won FOX 9's Top Teacher award.
FOX 9 Top Teacher: Tom Marcsisak from Zion Lutheran School
Tom Marcsisak from Zion Lutheran School was named one of FOX 9's Top Teachers for 2025.
Tom Marcsisak from Zion Lutheran School was named one of FOX 9's Top Teachers for 2025.
FOX 9 Top Teacher: Matt Lamb
FOX 9?s Top Teacher award was presented by Maury Glover to Matt Lamb ? a music education teacher in Glenwood City, Wisconsin.
FOX 9?s Top Teacher award was presented by Maury Glover to Matt Lamb ? a music education teacher in Glenwood City, Wisconsin.
Coon Rapids shop teacher earns Top Teacher Award
Coon Rapids High School shop teacher Bobby Miller earned the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has the full story.
Coon Rapids High School shop teacher Bobby Miller earned the FOX 9 Top Teacher Award. FOX 9's Symone Woolridge has the full story.
Top Teacher: Jessica Stevens at Discovery Charter School
Ms. Jessica Stevens, a kindergarten teacher at Discovery Charter School in Inver Grove Heights, is today's FOX 9 Top Teacher.
Ms. Jessica Stevens, a kindergarten teacher at Discovery Charter School in Inver Grove Heights, is today's FOX 9 Top Teacher.
Top Teacher: Sonja Weiler at Elk River High School
Today's FOX 9 Top Teacher is Sonja Weiler at Elk River High School.
Today's FOX 9 Top Teacher is Sonja Weiler at Elk River High School.
FOX 9 Top Teacher: Kim Hoppert from Eagle View Elementary
Eagle View Elementary School?s Kim Hoppert has been honored with FOX 9?s Top Teacher Award for her dedication to her students throughout the Elko New Market area, where she is described as ?dedicated? and ?passionate? by those who know her best.
Eagle View Elementary School?s Kim Hoppert has been honored with FOX 9?s Top Teacher Award for her dedication to her students throughout the Elko New Market area, where she is described as ?dedicated? and ?passionate? by those who know her best.
Top Teacher: Dan Geere at Edina's Southview Middle School
This week's FOX 9 Top Teacher is Dan Geere at Southview Middle School in Edina.
This week's FOX 9 Top Teacher is Dan Geere at Southview Middle School in Edina.
Chopper Class: FOX 9 Top Teacher getting national attention from motorcycle enthusiasts
Almost immediately after stepping into this wing of Lakeville North High school, it’s clear this is not your average shop class.
Almost immediately after stepping into this wing of Lakeville North High school, it’s clear this is not your average shop class.
Top Teacher: Edina 2nd grade teacher Lina Perez
Being a teacher these days can be both challenging and rewarding. It’s the rewarding part we focus on with our FOX 9 Top Teacher Awards.
Being a teacher these days can be both challenging and rewarding. It’s the rewarding part we focus on with our FOX 9 Top Teacher Awards.
Top Teacher: Zimmerman 1st grade teacher Nicole Schuett
All month long, we are recognizing the exceptional efforts of our teachers across Minnesota.
All month long, we are recognizing the exceptional efforts of our teachers across Minnesota.