2009 National Teacher of the Year Announced.

ING is proud to be the sponsor of the National Teacher of the Year program. The National Teacher of the Year program, a project by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), is the oldest, most prestigious national honors program that recognizes excellence in K-12 education.

The National Teacher of the Year is chosen from among the State Teachers of the Year by a national selection committee representing the major national education organizations. Each April, the National Teacher of the Year is introduced to the American people by the President of the United States. The National Teacher of the Year is released from classroom duties during the year of recognition to travel nationally and internationally as a spokesperson for the teaching profession.