Congratulations to English teacher Ashlie Crosson of Mifflin County High School in Pennsylvania. She has been named the 2025 National Teacher of the Year!

Ashie earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from Susquehanna University in 2011. She earned her Master’s degree in Education from Pennsylvania State University in 2015. In addition, she earned a Gifted Certificate from Millersville University of Pennsylvania in 2023.

The National Teacher of the Year Program is the most prestigious teacher recognition program in the country. Each year, the program provides a new group of State Teachers of the Year with professional learning and development experiences designed to increase each educator’s leadership skills while celebrating their talents and commitment as extraordinary teachers. From the group of State Teachers of the Year, one teacher is selected to be the National Teacher of the Year.

Here is an inspirational video about Ashlie for you to watch: