The Benetech Educator Impact Award
Each year, Benetech honors one K-12 educator who helps students with print disabilities and learning differences (dyslexia, low vision, and other reading barriers) access learning.
What the award includes
Award
A cash award for the winning educator
Featured Recognition
for the educator across Benetech and Bookshare channels
Visibility
among a national community of educators and accessibility advocates
Meet the 2026 Winner: Christine Beitler
Christine teaches students with visual impairments in the Manchester School District in New Hampshire. She was selected from a pool of nominations that reached Benetech almost entirely through word of mouth: teachers, parents, and colleagues telling us about someone who made a difference.
Nominate a 2027 Educator
Do you know a teacher who removes barriers instead of working around them? Nominations for the 2027 Benetech Educator Impact Award are open now!
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Who can nominate
Colleagues, administrators, parents, students, and educators can nominate themselves.
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How to nominate
Written, audio, or video, whichever format tells the story best.
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Time required
Less than ten minutes.
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What makes a nomination strong
Specific examples. A moment where this educator’s work changed a student’s access to learning, not just a general description of their role.
Nominations are submitted through a short online form.