Leon Smith, the 2026 National Teacher of the Year, serves Pennsylvania’s Haverford High School as an Advanced Placement (AP) United States history and AP African American studies teacher, emphasizing critical thinking, civic engagement and creating spaces for students to find their voices and flourish. Learn more about Leon Smith’s role as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year, via the Council for Chief State School Officers’ website: https://ntoy.ccsso.org/2026-national-teacher-of-the-year