Colorado deca

New Teacher of the Year Award

2023 New Teacher of the Year

Aly Johnson

2023 New Teacher of the Year
Air Academy High School

New Teacher of the Year Recipients

2023
Aly Johnson
2022
Erika Padzik
2021
Ricardo Ramos
2020
Mallory Cleveland
2019
Courtney Bushnell
2018
JoLynn Baral
2017
Amber Hall
2016
David Decker
2015
Karen Vanhoewyk
2014
Katharine Kruse
2013
Courtney Tanguma
2012
Missy Kreutzer
2011
Jenny Lerfald
2010
Roberto Ocana
2009
Wade Smith
2008
Dan Sheeks
2007
Kristi Sampson
2006
Brad Peer
2004
Gary Tenhulzen
2003
Jamie Wagner
2002
Mike Patti
2001
Jennifer Plonkey
2000
Mark Stevens

2024 Nominations

Submit a New Teacher of the Year Nomination

This award is presented to a teacher who is relatively new to DECA and has shown exceptional commitment and effectiveness in their role as a DECA advisor. It acknowledges their rapid integration into the DECA community and their positive impact on students and the organization.

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