This report is a first-of-its-kind exploratory survey of National and State Teachers of the Year, reflecting on the various stages of their teaching experiences building to becoming teacher leaders. In this report, we offer insights on the professional experiences and supports that these teachers believe most contributed to their growth and eventual excellence as a teacher. Please join us for a panel discussion made up of the researchers and STOYs who worked firsthand to compile and analyze the survey data to develop this report.

Ellen Sherratt, Center on Great Teachers & Leaders at American Institutes for Research

Angela Minnicci, Director of the Center on Great Teachers and Leaders at American Institutes for Research

Chris Minnich, CCSSO Executive Director

Dave Bosso, Connecticut STOY 2012

Derek Olson, Minnesota STOY 2011

Mary Dilworth, Researcher

Moderated by: Katherine Bassett, NNSTOY CEO

Proposed by the National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY) and led by the Center on Great Teachers and Leaders (GTL Center) at American Institutes for Research, the study involves the following partner organizations, which collaborated extensively on this study, contributing to the development of the survey questions, data analysis, and drafting of the report:

* American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education

* Center on Great Teachers and Leaders at American Institutes for Research

* Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

* Council of Chief State School Officers

* National Council on Teacher Quality

* National Education Association

* National Network of State Teachers of the Year

Time: 9:00-10:00 AM EDT
Location: Fairfax Hotel, 2100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.

To RSVP, please respond to sara@nnstoy.org.