
2026 Teachers of Promise Institute
Teacher-Created, Teacher-Led
The Teachers of Promise Institute was established in 2004 to identify and recognize the best future teachers from Schools of Education across the region. The Institute is funded by The Teachers of Promise Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Roanoke, Virginia, and is organized by a team of practicing educators. To date, the Foundation has honored more than 4,000 Teachers of Promise from 75 colleges and universities.

