GTOY 2025

Being nominated as a GTOY candidate in February 2024 was humbling. After 26 years of teaching, I felt grateful to have the opportunity to share my experiences in the classroom with the public, and hopefully inspire others to teach robotics.

To be nominated, an educator, a parent, or a community member must complete a nomination form describing how and why the teacher should be selected as Guam Teacher of the Year. The months-long selection process includes an individual interview and classroom observation by a panel of past GTOY winners, as well as be profiled in local the media (newspapers, a local radio station and a local TV station). The winner is selected by the panel and becomes a representative of GDOE at the Teacher of the Year conference in Washington, DC.

Above, the finalists stand with the Guam Education Board and Superintendent Dr. Erik Swanson (far right). The 2025 Teacher of the Year selected was Yoo Kyung Shin (center).