Brittney Montgomery, an elementary school teacher from Green River, Wyoming, has been named her state’s 2022 Teacher of the Year. Photo Credit: CCSSO.org

I always enjoy sharing stories about educators who have earned accolades for their work in the classroom. One of these is Brittney Montgomery, an elementary school teacher from Green River, Wyoming. She’s been named her state’s 2022 Teacher of the Year.

Brittney teaches first grade at Harrison Elementary School in Sweetwater County School District No. 2 in Green River. In addition to her work in the classroom, the honored educator serves on her school’s Leadership Committee. She also volunteers as the secretary for the Green River Education Association. She mentors new teachers and spends time helping college students as they pursue their degrees.

The Wyoming Teacher of the Year faces a significant responsibility to represent the teaching profession throughout the state. Over the course of the coming year, Brittney will act as a liaison between the teaching community, the Wyoming Legislature, the Wyoming Department of Education, school districts, and communities. In addition, the Teacher of the Year serves an education ambassador to businesses, parents, service organizations, and media, and as an education leader in teacher forums.

Brittney earned the Teacher of the Year honors for her deep commitment to students. “She’s all about kids, and she’s all about doing what’s best for kids,” asserts Harrison Elementary Principal Stephen Lake. “It’s exciting. It’s exciting for teachers to be recognized for the hard, hard job that they have,” he continued.

Here’s an example of Brittney’s commitment to her students. When schools were closed at the beginning of the pandemic, she launched an online program to read stories aloud to help children stay connected. Her work was reported by a local news source, and “Storytime with Mrs. Montgomery” was shared with thousands of children across the country.

Brittney’s career as an educator has spanned 12 years. As a fourth-generation teacher in her family, Brittney demonstrated a passion for teaching from a young age. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wyoming. She earned her Master’s degree in Education from Grand Canyon University.

To read more about Brittney Montgomery, read this article published about her in the Green River Star.