Last chance to vote for SA’s best teacher – from Whyalla to Penola

They’ve been there to support your kids during a tough year, and now we’re recognising the great work of SA’s top teachers. Voting closes 3pm Wednesday.

After another trying year under parents and students’ belts, we can’t help but give a shout out to those putting in the hard yards all year round – teachers.

From coming in on their weekends to staying late, they are often the unsung heroes of our early life.

We asked who South Australia’s best teachers were and you answered with hundreds of nominations flooding in, so we’ve narrowed it down to the top 30 contenders from across the state.

Now it’s your chance to vote and help us crown SA’s very best educator from kindergarten through to high school.

Read through the comments on why these standout teachers were nominated and cast your vote for your favourite – votes will close at 3pm Wednesday, November 24, with the winner announced later in the week.

Here are the top 30 finalists and some of the nomination comments worth highlighting from readers on our Facebook call out.

Nikki Ianunzio – Fairview Park Primary School

“She taught my son in reception and in that year he came on so far both academically and in his confidence. She is nurturing, caring, engaging, has so much patience and really knows how to bring the best out in each child.”

Stacey Marlow – Penola Primary School

“Stacey is amazing! The bond she has with each child is wonderful to see, they all adore and respect her. Her jokes are pretty funny too.”

Lillie Sellentin – Parkside Primary School

“The most kind and caring mentor to our future there is. Special in her own way and always goes to length to support every single child.”

Jami Kriel – Sheidow Park School

“Most calm nurturing strong kind teacher I’ve ever met. Moved to this school at the beginning of the year and she has been nothing but amazing.”

Paul Koch – Ceduna Area School

“Sees the best in all kids, shows a genuine interest and makes school fun and interesting for all. Makes children feel valued. Has an excellent sense of humour and brings out the best in every child.”

Lauren Dikkenberg – Calvary Lutheran Primary School

Liz Woods – St Ignatius Junior School

Erin Coppins – St Martin de Porres School

Alana McMullan – Port Noarlunga Primary School

Jess Harris – Woodend Primary School

Lauren Dawson – Flagstaff Hill Primary School

Dane Oppert – Ingle Farm East Primary School

Kelly Young – Kings Baptist

Anthony Egidio – St John the Apostle Parish School

Kathryn Lawrie-Read – Kingston Community School

Delani Wright – Sunrise Christian School

Deb Lasscock – Aldinga Beach B-7 School

Sarah Vincent – All Saints Seaford

Aaron Charlton – Hallett Cove East Primary

Gabby Morgan – McLaren Vale Primary School

Kristy GetgoodIs – One Tree Hill Primary

Wade Ball – Grange Primary School

Amanda McCulloch – Tyndale Christian School

Chad Ramsey – Trinity College Senior

Alice Kelly – Westminster School

Christina Everett – Kingston Community School

Jasmine Sims – Renmark High School

Kelly Huddy – Mark Oilphant College

Sally Wilson – Urrbrae Agricultural High School

Genna Russo – Thorndon Park Primary School

You must be a digital subscriber to vote in our ‘Best of’ poll. One only vote per subscriber will be recorded. The winner will be notified on Wednesday, November 24.