# Kori Cannon Named 2027 WA Teacher of the Year

> Kori Cannon, a Kennewick kindergarten teacher, wins Washington’s 2027 Teacher of the Year award after reshaping family involvement in public education.
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## Kori Cannon Wins 2027 WA Teacher of the Year
Kori Cannon, a multilingual learner kindergarten teacher at Westgate Elementary School, was named Washington’s 2027 Teacher of the Year.

> A Kennewick educator whose enthusiasm and work has helped reshape family involvement in public education was named Washington’s 2027 Teacher of the Year.
## Second Consecutive Tri-Cities Winner
Cannon is the second educator in a row from the Tri-Cities to win Washington’s Teacher of the Year award.

> It’s the second year in a row that a Tri-Cities teacher has taken home the state’s top award for excellence in education.
## Superintendent’s Praise
State Superintendent Lance Hansen called Cannon’s work a 'proud moment' for the district and educators.

> Superintendent Lance Hansen said he was 'so happy' to see Cannon recognized over the weekend, and called it a 'proud moment' for the district and its educators.
## 16-Year Career Impact
Cannon has helped students from 22 countries build confidence and communication skills throughout her 16-year career.

> Throughout her 16-year career, she has helped students originally from 22 countries build confidence, communication skills and independence while partnering with families.
## Beacon in District
Traci Ronck-Curry, Westgate’s assistant principal, called Cannon a 'beacon in our district' with infectious enthusiasm.

> Traci Ronck-Curry, assistant principal at Westgate Elementary, said Cannon’s 'infectious enthusiasm' makes students want to come to school.
## Home Visit Program Transformation
Cannon led the transformation of Westgate’s Kindergarten Home Visit program to improve family communication and learning outcomes.

> She is also behind the transformation of the Westgate’s Kindergarten Home Visit program, which encourages teachers to visit their students’ homes and establish a connection with the family, making for seamless communication to ensure the best learning outcomes for children.
## National Recognition Path
Cannon will represent Washington at the National Teacher of the Year event and compete for the 2027 national award.

> Cannon will serve as a teacher-of-residence from January through June, attend a leadership retreat, get continuing professional development throughout the year, speak at events and advocate for educational issues of interest to her.
## Key takeaway

Kori Cannon, a multilingual learner kindergarten teacher at Westgate Elementary School, was named Washington’s 2027 Teacher of the Year for her work with students from 22 countries.