The Iowa Department of Education today (Mon) announced nine teachers as the first-ever Regional Teachers of the Year.
Sioux Central agriculture teacher Melanie Bloom has been named Teacher of the Year for the Prairie Lakes Region.
Bloom has over 16 years of experience helping students explore all the opportunities afforded in ag-related industries. Bloom helps students explore the field of agriculture through hands-on learning and FFA activities. She is a recognized leader in ag education, is involved with her family farm, and is pursuing a Phd in Agricultural Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Bloom and the eight other Regional Teacher of the Year winners will now serve as finalists for the 2025 Iowa Teacher of the Year award, which will be announced later this year. Regional winners were nominated by educators, students, families, and fellow Iowans.
