SHELDON, Iowa (KCAU) — A Sheldon teacher and instructional coach from Sheldon High School was named the 2026 Iowa Teacher of the Year.

Stephanie Pritts was named the 2026 Iowa Teacher of the Year on Thursday in front of a full house at the Sheldon High School gym.

"It is just phenomenal. It's actually really hard to describe because there are just so many people involved with what I do for a career. It was amazing to have all K-12 in one building," Pritts said. "I should say Pre-K through twelve. Just all that extra added support for it just added to this experience. It was just exciting and so much fun."

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