National Teacher of the Year Award

  • 1970 -- Johnnie T. Dennis -- Physics and Math Analysis, Walla Walla High School, Walla Walla, Washington
  • 1963 -- Elmon S. Ousley -- Speech, American Government, Bellevue Senior High School, Bellevue, Washington

To be the best teacher, you must model excellence. Accelerate your teaching career by earning your Masters Degree, PhD, or Administrative Credentials.

Good News for Washington Teachers

  • Washington Receives Top Rating for Special Education... [Read More]
  • WASL Replacement Plan Nears Completion… [Read More]
  • Grants Support Teaching Strategies for Tech Integration - New grant program funds 200 teachers… [Read More]

Washington Teacher’s Salary Statistics and Benefits

  • Washington teachers have a starting salary of $30,974
  • Washington teachers have an average salary of $46,326
  • The 10 year growth in salary is 22.4%
  • Washington Teachers get about 15 weeks of vacation every year
  • It takes a Washington Teacher 2 years to be eligible for their tenure

Washington Department of Education

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Top Online Schools

Liberty University Online Campus 
  • EdD in Teaching and Learning
  • MA in Teaching - Elementary Education
  • MA in Teaching - Secondary Education
  • MEd in Administration and Supervision
  • BS in Education
  • EdD in Educational Leadership
  • EdS in Educational Leadership
  • MA in Teaching - Special Education
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  • MEd in Teaching and Learning - Elementary Education
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  • Master's in Religious Education
  • MEd in Teaching and Learning - General Education
  • MEd in Teaching and Learning - Secondary Education
  • EdS in Teaching and Learning
  • AA in Education
  • MEd Program Specialist - Gifted Specialist
  • MEd Program Specialist - Early Childhood Specialist
  • MEd Program Specialist - Math Specialist
  • MEd Program Specialist - Reading Specialist
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Western Governors University Online Campus 
  • BA in Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
  • MA in Teaching - Science (5-9 or 5-12)
  • MA in Teaching - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
  • MA in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)
  • BA in Social Science (5-12)
  • MA in Teaching - Social Science (5-12)
  • MEd - Instructional Design
  • MS in Special Education
  • MS in Educational Leadership
  • BA in Special Education
  • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation (K-8)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Science (5-9 or 5-12)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Social Science (5-12)
  • BA in Science (5-9)
  • BA in Science (5-12 Biological Science)
  • BA in Science (5-12 Chemistry)
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  • BA in Science (5-12 Physics)
  • MA in Science Education (5-9)
  • MA in Science Education (5-12 Biological Science)
  • MA in Science Education (5-12 Chemistry)
  • MA in Science Education (5-12 Geosciences)
  • MA in Science Education (5-12 Physics)
  • Endorsement Prep Program in ELL (PK-12)
  • MA in English Language Learning (PK-12)
  • MEd - Learning and Technology
  • MEd - Measurement and Evaluation
  • BA in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3)
  • Endorsement Preparation Program in Educational Leadership
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Grand Canyon University Online Campus 
  • BS in Secondary Education - English
  • BS in Secondary Education - Math
  • BS in Secondary Education - Social Studies
  • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Reading
  • MEd in Education Administration - Organizational Leadership
  • MEd in Education Administration - School Leadership
  • MEd in Elementary Education
  • MEd in Elementary Education
  • MEd in Secondary Education
  • MEd in Secondary Education
  • MEd in Special Education
  • MEd in Special Education
  • MEd in Special Education - Certified Special Educators
  • MEd in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • BS in Elementary Education - English
  • BS in Elementary Education - Science
  • BS in Elementary Education - Math
  • BS in Elementary Education / Special Education
  • BS in Secondary Education - Business Education
  • BS in Elementary Education - Early Childhood
  • MEd in Curriculum & Instruction - Technology
  • MA in Teaching
  • MEd in Education Administration
  • Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Behavioral Health
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Effective Schools
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Higher Education Leadership
  • EdD in Organizational Leadership - Instructional Leadership
  • BA in English Literature
  • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • BA in History
  • Continuing Teacher Education Courses
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