HOPE, Ark. — Hope Public Schools is proud to announce that Jocelyn Balagot of Yerger Middle School has been selected as an Arkansas Teacher of the Year Top 15 Finalist.

Balagot’s selection places her among a select group of educators from across Arkansas who are continuing in the state’s Teacher of the Year selection process.

This recognition reflects the work Balagot has done while serving students at Yerger Middle School and represents an important achievement in her career as an educator. Her selection also provides an opportunity for her work and her commitment to the students of Hope to be recognized at the state level.

Hope Public Schools is proud to celebrate Balagot and the recognition she has received.

The Arkansas Teacher of the Year program recognizes educators from public schools across the state and provides selected teachers with opportunities to represent and support the teaching profession.

Hope Public Schools congratulates Jocelyn Balagot on being named an Arkansas Teacher of the Year Top 15 Finalist and wishes her well as the selection process continues.