ORABSE Celebrates Excellence: Nate Jackson Named 26–27 Oregon Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to Willamette High School Social Studies teacher Nate Jackson, who was recently named an Oregon Lottery Regional Teacher of the Year and selected as the statewide 2026–27 Oregon Teacher of the Year out of more than 200 nominees!
Nate was surprised with the recognition during a celebration with staff, family, Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson, Oregon Department of Education Director Dr. Charlene Williams and Bethel School Board leadership.
Since joining Willamette in 2019, Nate has made a profound impact inside and outside the classroom through his American, World, and Black Studies courses. As co-advisor of the Black Student Union, he helped organize the district’s first Black Summit and raised over $60,000 to fund transformative student trips to Washington, D.C., and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
