Jill Biden’s First-Ever ‘Teachers of the Year’ State Dinner Set for Thursday

Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman to be honored with the finalists.

The 2024 National Teacher of the Year Missy Testerman working with students in the classroom. (Credit: Tennessee State Department of Education)

As promised, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s “Teachers of the Year” State Dinner will be held Thursday, the White House announced Monday.

And the honoree, 2024 National Teacher of the Year, Missy Testerman, couldn’t be more excited.

“I’m thrilled to be attending the state dinner and to be able to share the experience with my family and also the State Teachers of the Year cohort,” says Testerman, who took time out of a sculpture tour in Washington, D.C. to talk to East Wing Magazine.

The state dinner will honor Testerman, the 2024 Tennessee Teacher of the Year and all the State Teachers of the Year from across the country for their excellence in teaching and commitment to students’ learning. Testerman is an English-as-a-second-language specialist and program director who works to ensure students are prepared to advocate for their limited English profic…