Sioux Central High School agriculture teacher Melanie Bloom has been named the 2025 Iowa Teacher of the Year.
The announcement was made during an assembly at the school in Sioux Rapids this (Mon) morning. Governor Kim Reynolds was on hand, and read a testimonial from a former student of Bloom’s as part of officially revealing her as the winner…
The Teacher of the Year award recognizes exceptional teachers who demonstrate excellence in the classroom, and who have made a significant impact on student outcomes and their fellow educators.
Bloom said her favorite part of teaching is seeing student’s faces light up and smile when they solve a problem…
Iowa Department of Education Director McKenzie Snow said Bloom provides students with what they need to meet high expectations and realize their potential…
After the assembly, Bloom said she was shocked when she learned she was named the Iowa Teacher of the Year…
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig also spoke at this (Mon) morning’s event.
Bloom has been a teacher for 16 years. She established Sioux Central’s first full-time agriculture program, and serves as the FFA advisor.
Bloom was one of nine Regional Teacher of the Year winners who were finalists for Teacher of the Year. The Iowa Teacher of the Year Award was established in 1958.
