Congratulations to Willard High School teacher Kyle von Kamp on being named the 2026 Ohio History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History!
This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding achievement and dedication to teaching American history. As Ohio's recipient, Mr. von Kamp is also one of just 53 finalists being considered for the $10,000 National History Teacher of the Year Award.
As the 2026 Ohio History Teacher of the Year, Mr. von Kamp will receive:
A monetary award
A Certificate of Recognition
An archive of books and historical resources
Recognition at a ceremony
Join us in celebrating this incredible accomplishment by dropping a special comment of congratulations to Mr. von Kamp below.