Oak Ridge teacher recognized among Missouri’s top 35 Teacher of the Year honorees

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

OAK RIDGE, Mo. (KBSI) – An Oak Ridge High School agriculture teacher has been recognized as one of Missouri’s top 35 Teacher of the Year honorees.

Jessica Fronabarger, a vocational agriculture teacher at Oak Ridge High School, was honored during the Missouri Teacher of the Year Banquet in Columbia on Monday, Oct. 26.

Fronabarger, who was also named a Regional Teacher of the Year, was recognized for her dedication to students, innovative teaching and contributions to the school community.

According to Oak Ridge R-VI Schools, Fronabarger is an Oak Ridge graduate who returned to serve the community where she attended school.

District officials praised her commitment to helping students develop academically and as future leaders.

The district congratulated Fronabarger on the statewide recognition, highlighting her continued contributions to Oak Ridge students and the community.