2025 - 2026 Amboy CUSD # 272 Teacher of the Year Announcement

The committee would like to thank all community members, staff, parents, and especially the students who submitted nominations for Teacher or Staff Member of the Year.  202 applications were submitted, nominating 56  individual teachers and staff members. As we read through the essays, we were truly impressed by how much these educators have impacted the lives of our school community. With so many amazing nominations, choosing just two recipients was difficult. After much deliberation, we are pleased to announce that this year’s Teacher of the Year is Jim Murphy, who has taught for 31 years at Central Elementary School.  Please help us honor this wonderful Amboy educator.