Jill Biden hosts Georgia educator, nation's top teachers at their own White House state dinner

First lady Jill Biden attends an Atlanta rally for husband, President Joe Biden, in Atlanta on March 10, 2024. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

Thursday’s state dinner honored teachers of the year from across the 50 states and U.S. territories selected for their excellence in teaching and commitment to students’ learning.

According to the Council of Chief State School Officers’ website, the teacher of the year program provides a platform for “exceptional educators to elevate issues that affect teachers and their students, expand their leadership roles and inform policy and practice.”

As this year’s national teacher of the year, Testerman will spend a year traveling the country as an ambassador, urging other teachers to become strong advocates for their students and fellow educators.