Six Anoka-Hennepin educators named candidates for Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Candidates for the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year have been announced, and Anoka-Hennepin has six educators who were nominated. 

The teachers are:

• Matt Boelke, Social Studies, Coon Rapids Middle School.
• Holly Boisjolie, Business, Blaine High School.
• Alex Keeney, Technology, Sunrise Elementary School.
• Scott Maki, Special Education, Blaine High School.
• Rebecca Maxey Thomas, American Sign Language, Blaine High School.
• Jamie Weisz, Special Education, Champlin Park High School.

The six Anoka-Hennepin teachers are among 128 candidates for the award statewide.

Minnesota’s Teacher of the Year program celebrates a tradition of excellence in teaching throughout the state. Eligible candidates include teachers from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, Early Childhood Family Education, and Adult Basic Education programs in public or private schools. 

The 62nd Minnesota Teacher of the Year will be announced on May 3. Over the coming weeks, a panel of community leaders will name semifinalists and finalists. 

Read more about the award, or see a statewide list of all of the candidates on the Education Minnesota website.