Indianapolis teacher named Indiana Teacher of the Year – Inside INdiana Business

Graciela Miranda, an English language learning teacher at Pike High School in Indianapolis, was named the 2025 Indiana Teacher of the Year on Friday. The Indiana Department of Education said Miranda will help represent Hoosier teachers on the national level.

Miranda is in her 23rd year of teaching and currently teachers English language learners in ninth through 12th grade. The IDOE said she also leads professional development sessions for new and veteran teachers.

Miranda also spends her summers supporting students by providing reading and math tutoring through the Indy Summer Learning Labs, the department said.

“Day in and day out, Mrs. Miranda puts her students first, creating an environment where they feel supported and empowered to take charge of their own learning,” Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner said in a news release. “As a teacher, teacher mentor and local math and reading tutor, her positive impact can be felt throughout her own classroom, school building and the larger community.”

The Indiana Teacher of the Year finalists are selected by a committee made up of former Teachers of the Year, IDOE staff, educational organization leaders, business and community leaders, and representatives from higher education.

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