Tricia Miller, of Penns Valley School District, was named PA State Teacher of the Year this past weekend. The DEN sends out a warm congratulations to her for all of her hard work and dedication.

Kudos to the other 11 finalists as well:

• Kindra Brelsford, Loyalsock Township School District
• Christopher Jack, Bethel Park School District
• Michele Dubaich, West Perry School District
• Edward Herbert, Manheim Central School District
• Charles Keeler, Rose Tree Media School District
• Carin Liberati, Pine Richland School District
• Jill Long, Pequea Valley School District
• Erich May, Bellefonte Area School District
• Maria Pandolfi, The School District of Philadelphia
• Margaret Tavakalian, Upper Darby School District
• Steven Vayanos, Cornell School District