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Franklin teacher named finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year

Columbus, IN, USA / QMIX 107.3
Franklin teacher named finalist for Indiana Teacher of the Year

Jenkins. Courtesy - FCHS.



FRANKLIN, Ind. – Franklin Community High School (FCHS) teacher Eric Jenkins has been named a top three finalist for the 2024 Indiana Teacher of the Year.

Jenkins, an English teacher, was surprised by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) Senior Director of Educator Talent/Leadership and Innovation, Rebecca Estes, and many former teacher of the year winners with the announcement on Tuesday morning.

“Eric is a student favorite,” FCHS Principal Steve Ahaus said. “After years of excellent instruction, he is very deserving of this award. He is a model for what we want a professional teacher to look like in the classroom and around the building.”