The Educator of the Year program recognizes an outstanding elementary educator who demonstrates excellence in education by implementing innovative agriculture, minerals and energy, and outdoor recreation and tourism projects into their classroom and the surrounding community. A committee then selects one educator from an impressive pool who is awarded a cash prize of $2500.
Do you use Wyo Wonders in your classroom and participate in our other programs, or know an outstanding educator who does? We’re accepting applications and nominations for our 2025 Educator of the Year! Applications and nominations will be accepted from March 24th – April 30th. Applications can be submitted at the links below.
Cami Brown & Sarah Butters, Mountain View Elementary, Mountain ViewBoth educators are active in their school, local community, and WAIC programs. They have been involved with writing, revising, and teaching the WyoWonders (formerly the Wyoming Stewardship Project). Utilizing lessons from WyoWonders, these teachers instill the values of stewardship and resource management in their students.
Brown was raised on a ranch, so stewardship in agriculture is near and dear to her heart. Mr. Erikson, the Principal at Moutain View Elementary remarked, “Cami has consistently provided engaging lessons that has instilled a sense of stewardship, pride, and a love of the great state of Wyoming in the students she teaches.”
Butters also serves in a variety of roles in both her school and district. Mr. Erikson commented, “Sarah seeks out professional development to ensure she is continually using best practices and proven methods for her students. This is also reflected in the work she has put into the Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom program.”
We’re working to ensure that future generations of our state’s leaders, critical thinkers, and problem solvers become stewards for our state—and it’s only with your support that we can make it happen!