Teacher of the Year nominees announced

Sweetwater County School District No. 2 recently announced the Top 10 nominees for the District Teacher of the Year.

"This esteemed group represents a combined 172 years of dedication to education, and was chosen from nearly 40 nominations submitted by colleagues, parents, and community members," a press release from the district said. "Congratulations to these outstanding educators!"

The SWCSD No. 2 Board of Trustees will announce the winner during an upcoming board meeting.

The nominees are:

- Liz Thoman, Green River High School – FFA (8 years in education)

- Annie Mast, Truman Elementary School – STEM (10+ years in education)

- Mary Kelsch, McKinnon Elementary School – Intermediate Grades (11+ years in education)

- Pepper Rynio-Brandt, Green River High School – English/Language Arts (34 years in education)

- Malcolm Robb, Lincoln Middle School – Social Studies (25 years in education)

- Denise Clingenpeel, Washington Elementary School – Fifth Grade (12 years in education)

- Andy Trumble, Expedition Academy – Math (31 years in education)

- Shane Steiss, Green River High School – Art (18 years in education)

- Bridgette Nielsen, Lincoln Middle School – Social Studies (7 years in education)

- Victoria Hemphill, Green River High School – English/Language Arts (15 years in education)