Six Eden Prairie educators named Minnesota Teacher of the Year semifinalists

Eden Prairie Schools continues to shine in the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year selection process, with six outstanding educators advancing to the semifinalist round! We are proud to have the most semifinalists of any district in the state.

Congratulations to:

• Laura Eid – Central Middle School
• Michael Okwabi – Eden Prairie High School
• Araceli Pastrana – Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
• Michelle Rada – Eden Prairie High School
• Marcela Roos – Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion
• Linda Wallenberg – Eden Prairie High School

These dedicated teachers are among the top educators in the state, recognized for their excellence and commitment to students. The selection panel will now review semifinalist portfolios before naming the finalists.

We’re cheering you on, semifinalists — congratulations and best of luck!