Do you know a Gold Star Teacher?

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To nominate a teacher, complete the nomination form below by December 14, 2026. When you do, you’ll receive an exclusive BOGO Burger offer in our app* and the nominated teacher scores a free 3-Way!

*One BOGO Burger offer per email. Participants must have the Gold Star Rewards app to receive the offer. Email address used to nominate must be the same as the email address used to sign up in the app to receive the offer. Offer good for 30 days after receipt. Offer is non-transferable. Please allow 5-7 business days for the offer to appear in the app after nomination.

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Help Us Award The Next Gold Star Teacher!

Gold Star and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati have teamed up for the eighth annual Gold Star Teacher Award in an effort to recognize the amazing teachers in the tri-state! If you know a teacher who goes above and beyond for their students, demonstrates courage and integrity, and has a clear passion for their work nominate them now!

Each teacher nominated will be notified of their nomination AND awarded a FREE 3-Way in early February. We’ll announce our Top 10 finalists in early February 2027, and then you'll be able to vote for the winner.

Nominate a teacher by December 14. Then, vote from the Top 10 finalists to help us pick the Gold Star Teacher of the Year who will win:

$2,000 grant for their classroom
$1,000 donation to their school
A Gold Star & TCT Gift Basket, and Gold Star Meal coupons for students and staff
Their choice of taking their class to a MainStage production at the Emery Theatre, the NEW home of The Children’s Theatre or bringing a TCT on Tour production to their school*

*Note: The winning teacher can bring 30 of their students and two chaperones to a performance of TCT’s production of “101 Dalmatians The Musical” or a show from the upcoming 2027-28 season.

Stay tuned to see if your nominee is a finalist.

Congratulations Mrs. Jennifer Duffey, 2026 Gold Star Teacher of the Year!

Jennifer Duffey

Second Grade
St. Bernadette School

We're thrilled to celebrate Mrs. Duffey, Second Grade Teacher at St. Bernadette School. She is a seasoned veteran teacher and a pillar of the school community. She treats all students as if they were her own, even supporting them outside of school at their sporting events! Her calm, warm demeanor and unmatched patience create a nurturing environment where all her students can thrive.

Thank you, Mrs. Duffey!