Ben Davis High School Art Teacher Named Top 10 Finalist for 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year

We are proud to announce that Justin Allison, an esteemed art teacher at Ben Davis High School, has been named one of the top 10 finalists for the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year award. This prestigious recognition, announced by the Indiana Department of Education, highlights Mr. Allison's exceptional dedication to education and his positive impact on students' lives.

Mr. Allison is representing the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township in this elite group of educators selected from over 65,000 teachers across the state. His selection underscores the high-quality instruction and inspiring leadership he brings to our district.

Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana Secretary of Education, emphasized the significance of this honor: "We have over 65,000 teachers in Indiana who work day in and day out to teach and support our students, so to be named a top 10 teacher is really a remarkable feat."

The Indiana Teacher of the Year program, which has been recognizing outstanding teachers for over 60 years, aims to inspire, rejuvenate, and celebrate the teaching profession. Finalists are selected by a committee comprising former Teachers of the Year, IDOE staff, educational organization leaders, business and community leaders, and representatives from higher education.

The 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year will be announced this fall. The chosen educator will work to elevate the teaching profession in Indiana and represent Hoosier teachers at the national level.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Allison and the other nine finalists!