An area teacher has been named as one of the four finalists for 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year Award. Jennifer Winkler is a visual arts teacher for the Green Local District, teaching at both Smithville High School and Green Middle School. Winkler also serves as prom adviser and previously served on Green Local’s building leadership team and its district leadership team. The other finalists are from Trotwood-Madison, West Clermont and Twinsburg. The winner will be announced next August, at the beginning of the academic school year.