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Sarah Steffens of Fort Osage Named 2027 Missouri Teacher of the Year

Sep 15, 2026Missouri, US

Sarah Steffens, a K–4 reading interventionist at Elm Grove Elementary, was selected from seven statewide finalists and will represent Missouri in the National Teacher of the Year competition.

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