2026
State Teacher of the Year

Jenna DiEleuterio

State/Territory:

Delaware

Content Area:

Reading specialist

Grade:

6-8

Biography:

Jenna DiEleuterio teaches reading intervention to sixth through eighth grade students at Talley Middle School in Wilmington, Delaware. She holds a Bachelor of Science in elementary and special education from Elizabethtown College, a Master of Education in reading and a doctorate in teacher leadership, both from Wilmington University. She is also a proud graduate of Leadership Delaware, an organization committed to cultivating strong and diverse leadership across the First State.

Throughout her career, DiEleuterio has been recognized with numerous school and district honors. Additionally, in 2024 she received Claymont Lion Club's Humanitarian Award for her Peace Walk initiative, which brings together students, families, educators and community organizations to build stronger connections. That same year, she earned a Compostela certificate for completing El Camino de Santiago — a 500-mile pilgrimage across Spain.

DiEleuterio's mission is to challenge and support middle school students in developing a positive relationship with literacy. She is committed to creating meaningful learning experiences that foster deep thinking, expand knowledge and prepare young people for the journey of life. Her vision is for every individual to feel valued and connected and to be equipped with the tools to become informed, engaged members of the world.

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