Chippewa Falls Middle School teacher Alisha Neinfeldt has been named the 2025 Wisconsin History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.
The award honors a top K-12 educator in each state for their work teaching American history and has been awarded since 2004.
“History teachers play an essential role in helping students understand the past, build critical thinking skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for the people and events that shaped our nation,” James G. Basker, president and CEO of the Gilder Lehrman Institute, said in a press release. “We are proud to recognize educators who go above and beyond to make history engaging, meaningful, and relevant in their classrooms.”