Springdale educator named Arkansas Teacher of the Year

By: Antoinette Grajeda

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 418

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Lindsay Rankin, a special education teacher in the Springdale School District, was named the 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Thursday.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the announcement during a surprise ceremony at Bernice Young Elementary School attended by state education officials …

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