Congratulations to the five SPPS teachers who advanced as semifinalists for the 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award. The SPPS semifinalists vying for Education Minnesota’s top honor are:

• Andrew Brigger, Central Senior High
• DeWayne Combs, Murray Middle School
• Courtney Gbolo, Como Park Senior High School
• Anna Parvi, Harding Senior High
• Mark Westpfahl, Capitol Hill Gifted & Talented Magnet