(From the Ohio Education Association)

The Ohio Education Association commends Tiffin Education Association member Chris Monsour and extends a huge congratulations to him for being named the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year by the State Board of Education. Monsour was honored in a ceremony at Columbian High School in Tiffin, where he teaches several advanced science courses.

“Mr. Monsour’s passion for science education and for ensuring his students have access to the opportunities they need to succeed should be applauded,” OEA President Jeff Wensing said. “Over the course of Mr. Monsour’s more than two and a half decades in the classroom, he has impacted countless students’ lives, nurturing their curiosity, sparking a love of learning through hands-on experiments, and empowering them to reach their full potential, in Tiffin City Schools and beyond.”

Monsour currently teaches College Credit Plus (CCP) Environment and Society, CCP Oceanus, CCP Anatomy and Physiology, Honors Biology, and AP Biology. He brings extensive experience to his students’ learning, sharing what he has learned on numerous global expeditions, on land and at sea, with his high school classes. 

“Mr. Monsour is an outstanding educator, dedicated to engaging students in their learning and building their excitement about science and the pursuit of knowledge,” Wensing said. “We are so pleased to see his passion, dedication, and professionalism celebrated through this well-deserved Ohio Teacher of the Year honor.” 

Mr. Monsour was selected from among eleven 2026 State Board District Teachers of the Year as the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year. The Ohio Education Association congratulates all of the honorees and celebrates this recognition of the incredible work they do every day to serve Ohio’s public school students.