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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú alum Alison Sears honored as 2025 Ohio State Board District 4 Teacher of the Year

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Alison Sears
Alumni Success

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú alum Alison Sears honored as 2025 Ohio State Board District 4 Teacher of the Year

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Alison Sears, an alumna of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University, has been recognized as the 2025 State Board District 4 Ohio Teacher of the Year. Sears holds a bachelor's degree in Botany and Chemistry and a master's degree in teaching from ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University.

Sears' journey in education began early, inspired by influential teachers during her school years and her passion for teaching, which was ignited in childhood. With 26 years of experience, she currently teaches 8th-grade science at Mason Middle School. Her teaching philosophy is built on cultivating meaningful relationships and individualized learning approaches, creating a vibrant classroom community.

In addition to her classroom duties, Sears serves as the department chair and mentors fellow teachers, playing a crucial role in shaping the school's culture. Her career began at Kings High School in Kings, Ohio, where she taught freshman biology and coached soccer and softball teams.

The Ohio Teacher of the Year program accepts nominations from February through early April. School administrators, colleagues, community members, parents, and students are eligible to nominate outstanding teachers. Following a rigorous selection process, 11 State Board District Teachers of the Year were chosen for 2025.

Sears' dedication to her students and profession and her commitment to fostering academic excellence and student success have earned her this prestigious recognition, continuing the legacy of her inspirational educators.

(AI tools Grammarly and ChatGPT 4.0, a language model developed by OpenAI, assisted in writing this article.)

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