Linnaea Funk Morales Named Oregon Regional Teacher of the Year

Medford Klamath Falls, OR, September 29, 2026 —

Linnaea Funk Morales, a second-grade teacher at Talent Elementary School, has been recognized as one of Oregon’s 2026-27 Regional Teachers of the Year. This honor acknowledges her dedication to her students and her distinguished teaching methods.

The award specifically highlights Funk Morales’s strong commitment to student success and her exemplary instructional practices. A notable area of her expertise is in bilingual education, which was a key factor in her selection. Her recognition as a Regional Teacher of the Year means she is now a finalist for the state’s overall Teacher of the Year title for the 2026-27 academic year.

Talent Elementary School is situated in Oregon, and Funk Morales’s achievement reflects positively on the school and its educational community. The Regional Teacher of the Year program celebrates educators across various regions in Oregon who demonstrate exceptional skill and dedication in their classrooms. These awards are typically presented annually to teachers who have made significant contributions to their schools and districts.

Further details regarding the specific selection process or the exact date of the award announcement were not provided in the summary. The progression to the state-level Teacher of the Year competition signifies a high level of achievement and recognition within the Oregon education system. The overall Teacher of the Year will be selected from a pool of regional honorees, with the announcement expected at a later date.

Story summarized from the original created by Troy Heie on rv-times.com, see more information here.

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