MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A local teacher has been named among twelve finalists statewide for the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year.

Darla Romberger, an Agricultural Science Teacher at Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg has been selected as a finalist by a Shapiro Administration.

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Romberger was also the 2024 Commitment to Excellence Award Recipient for the Cumberland Valley School District. She has a long list of statewide and national accomplishments in agriculture education.

The full list of finalists include:

• Sherry Appleton, Middle Bucks Institute of Technology

• Anne Fisher, Downingtown Middle School

• Rob Hodgson, McDowell High School

• Jill Hyatt, Meadville Area Senior High School

• Brooke Nenadal, Curtin Intermediate School

• Darla Romberger, Cumberland Valley High School

• Bo Shappell, Daniel Boone Area High School

• Jennifer Sharek, Patterson Primary School

• Leon Smith, Haverford High School

• Kevin Tomlinson, Evergreen Elementary School

• Jennifer Toney, Sharpsville Area Elementary School

• Jessica Waber, Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School

“The Shapiro Administration commends these educators for their excellence in the classroom and commitment to their schools, students, and communities,” said Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. “Great educators change the lives of their students each and every day, and leave a lasting impact on them for life. The Commonwealth is proud to have strong, enthusiastic teachers, inspiring their students to reach infinite possibilities of success.”

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