Clear Creek Amana High School Teacher Named 2026 Iowa Regional Teacher of the Year

The Iowa Department of Education has named Clear Creek Amana High School teacher Marissa Moore as one of nine educators selected as 2026 Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year.

Each of Iowa’s Regional Teachers of the Year was recognized for their exceptional instructional practices and significant contributions to K–12 education. The honorees represent Iowa’s nine education regions and will advance as finalists for the 2026 Iowa Teacher of the Year, to be announced later this month.

“We are incredibly proud of Mrs. Moore for this well-deserved recognition,” said Clear Creek Amana High School Principal Tom Daniel. “Her dedication to students, her commitment to excellence in teaching, and her involvement in school leadership reflect the very best of Clear Creek Amana.”

Information and achievements of Marissa Moore:

Moore, an English language arts teacher at Clear Creek-Amana High School, has a decade of experience creating a classroom of critical thinkers and engaged learners. She has a bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University and a master’s degree in education in study areas of English language arts and special education from the University of Pittsburgh. Moore currently teaches high school English, including AP language and composition and also has experience as a special education teacher in Westminster, Colorado. She enjoys working closely with her students, including in her role as student council advisor and advisor for the Clear Creek-Amana school newspaper, which was selected as a top 15 news team finalist by the Iowa High School Press Association last spring. She serves on numerous leadership teams within the district, and supports the individual learning needs of her learners, empowering them to take responsibility for their own learning.

Meet the 2026 Grant Wood AEA Regional Teacher of the Year, Marissa Moore!

Learn more about the 2026 Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year on the Iowa Department of Education website.