OEA congratulates Twinsburg’s Daneé Pinckney on 2025 OTOY award
The Ohio Education Association applauds Twinsburg Education Association member Daneé Pinckney and extends its warm congratulations to her for being named the 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year by the State Board of Education.
Pinckney was honored at a school assembly to surprise students and staff recently at Twinsburg High School, where she teaches 11th and 12th grade English.
“Ms. Pinckney is an outstanding educator who is making a tremendous difference in the lives of her students and in her community every day,” OEA President Scott DiMauro said. “The entire Twinsburg City Schools community is lucky to have Ms. Pickney serving the students of that district with such passion, dedication, and professionalism. She is extremely deserving of this Ohio Teacher of the Year honor.”
Pinckney has been recognized for her work to create a senior-level African American Literature course at Twinsburg High School, as well as for the community service opportunities she facilitates for her students, to increase civic engagement and promote social responsibility.
“Every student – of every race, background, gender, ethnicity and ability – deserves a great public education where they can see themselves respected and reflected in their curriculum, and where they can receive the tools they need to become strong critical thinkers, engaged citizens and great future leaders,” DiMauro said. “Ms. Pinckney’s work at Twinsburg High School exemplifies that mission.”
Daneé Pinckney was previously honored as 2023 Twinsburg City Schools Teacher of the Year and a 2023 Fund for Teachers Fellow. She was selected as 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year from among 11 2025 State Board District Teachers of the Year, all of whom are Ohio Education Association members.
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