Yuma teacher reaches quarter-finals in vote for America’s Favorite Teacher

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Published April 27, 2026 4:29 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - A teacher from Yuma is in the running for America's Favorite Teacher.

Narey Zaragoza is currently placed 2nd in the quarter-finals, with semi-final voting ending May 7.

"I love teaching because I shape futures, watch students grow, and through my various roles, help them shine in all they do," writes Zaragoza in her bio.

Winner of America's Favorite Teacher will receive $25,000, a trip to Hawaii and appear in the magazine Reader's Digest.

You can vote here.

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