Mullen Teacher is NE Teacher of Year
- KVSH
- Sep 16
- 1 min read
Sarah Hardin, a high school science teacher at Mullen Public Schools was named the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year during a surprise award presentation Monday.
Nebraska Commissioner of Education Brian Maher presented the award.
Hardin was one of four finalists for the Nebraska Teacher of the Year award.
Hardin has been a teacher since 2007, working her entire career in Mullen, teaching science, math, agriculture and physical education.
As the 2026 Teacher of the Year, Hardin wants to inspire both students and teachers to be excited about learning.
Hardin has been a teacher for 18 years and earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Nebraska. She was a banker in Mullen before being asked to consider teaching by the superintendent when a vacancy opened.
Hardin will also participate in the National Teacher of the Year competition later this year.
