Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame
DODGE CITY, Kan. — A former Hutchinson teacher and a former Sterling teacher are part of the 2023 class for the Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame.
Russell (Rusty) Allan Hilst, a long-time math instructor in Hutchinson USD 308 and Dan Whisler, a long-time science instructor in Sterling USD 376 are among this year's eight inductees.
The Class of 2023 will be the 47th class inducted into the Kansas Teachers' Hall of Fame. A luncheon and the induction ceremony will be held June 3 in Dodge City.
Over 450 teachers have been inducted thus far. Each inductee must show evidence of outstanding teaching, positive interactions with students and parents, qualities that set the teacher apart from other educators, a continued pursuit of educational opportunities throughout their career, a willingness to share ideas by conducting workshops or classes for parents and teachers, involvement in community activities, educational recognition and awards and a philosophy of education that is a positive example for others.
Nominees must have taught in Kansas for at least 25 years.
Hilst is battling ALS, and money is being raised to assist him with related expenses.
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