Wyatt Gerth, TCT Creative Marketing Communications Instructor, Receives National Honor
The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) has recognized Wyatt Gerth, Creative Marketing Communications Instructor at Tri County Tech in Bartlesville, 番茄社区, as the 2025 New Teacher of the Year. This prestigious award honors outstanding Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators who have demonstrated exceptional innovation in their classrooms, a deep commitment to their students, and a strong dedication to advancing CTE in their schools and communities.
鈥淚 am deeply humbled and honored to be named National New Teacher of the Year. This recognition reflects the incredible support of my colleagues, the inspiration of my students, and the unwavering belief Tri County Tech has in fostering innovation and growth. Together, we are shaping futures and redefining possibilities.鈥�
Wyatt Gerth, Marketing Instructor at Tri County Tech
Wyatt, known as “Mr. G” to his students, began his teaching career in 2019 at Tri County Tech, stepping into a pivotal role after the retirement of a long-time instructor of the school鈥檚 Graphics Communication program. Wyatt took the opportunity to revitalize the program by merging the existing curriculum with his own creative vision. This resulted in the creation of the Creative Marketing Communications program, which has since become a standout opportunity for students with a creative drive, offering them a pathway to explore marketing, communications, and design at Tri County Tech.
Beyond his teaching responsibilities, Wyatt plays a vital role in his local community. He actively serves on various boards and committees. His steadfast dedication to ongoing professional development, combined with his passion for mentoring students and contributing to the community, highlights his profound impact in the classroom and beyond.
鈥淲e congratulate Wyatt Gerth on being awarded the ACTE New Teacher of the Year. Mr. Gerth’s unwavering dedication, innovative teaching methods, and passion for Creative Marketing Communications have profoundly impacted his students’ lives and Tri County Tech. I am proud to have such an incredible educator among us, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations on this well-deserved achievement.鈥�
Dr. Tammie Strobel, Tri County Tech Superintendent & CEO
Tri County Tech also congratulates Teacher of the Year, April Blackwell from Northeast Tech. Based in Bartlesville, Tri County Tech is driven by a vision to inspire success through life-changing learning experiences and a mission to provide superior training. Guided by their core values; authentic, fiery, honor, principled, and excellent, they define who they are as an organization serving students from Washington, Osage, and Nowata counties.
Based in Bartlesville, Tri County Tech serves students from Washington, Osage, and Nowata counties. Find out more about Tri County Tech’s high school programs here.