2023 Delaware Teacher of the Year to be named Oct. 11
Cape High math teacher Rony Flechier is one of 20 of the state's top teachers to be honored at a celebration Tuesday, Oct. 11, when one will be named Delaware’s 2023 Teacher of the Year.
Flechier joined Cape High in 2018. Prior to that, he taught for 10 years at Seaford High, where he was twice named Teacher of the Year.
Originally from Haiti, Flechier began teaching 20 years ago as an adjunct professor at the University of Moncton in New Brunswick, Canada, while also working as an industrial engineer.
Flechier earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Quisqueya University in Haiti, his master’s degree in industrial engineering from University of Moncton, and his doctorate in educational leadership with a specialization in educational technology from University of Phoenix.
Teacher of the Year candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter Network during the 2022 calendar year because of their superior ability to inspire students with a love of learning, exemplary demonstration of professional traits, and strong sense of dedication and devotion to teaching.
Each nominee submitted a detailed application exemplifying his or her teaching philosophy. Five Delaware Department of Education staff members independently evaluated each application, and a former Delaware Teacher of the Year and department staff member observed each candidate in the classroom.
Taking into consideration the ratings from the application review and observations as well as a recorded presentation by the nominees, another independent panel of non-department judges then selected one teacher who will serve as the 2023 Delaware Teacher of the Year.
The state Teacher of the Year will become Delaware's nominee in the national program, a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers in partnership with the Voya Foundation.
By action of the General Assembly, the Delaware Teacher of the Year will receive a $5,000 grant to use for the educational benefit of his or her students, as well as a personal grant of $3,000. All nominees will receive a $2,000 grant from the state.
Funding for the award ceremony is provided by a grant from Voya Financial and support from the Delaware General Assembly.
