Boston teacher Luisa Sparrow receives states top educator award Boston 25 News [Video]

BOSTON — Boston teacher Luisa Sparrow has been named as the 2025 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year.

Sparrow, a Wilmington resident who works as a special education teacher for fifth- and sixth-grade students at the Oliver Hazard Perry School in South Boston, received the honor during an assembly on Wednesday.

“Ms. Sparrow is an example of the exceptional educators we have in Massachusetts who go above and beyond to support all of their students and foster an inclusive learning environment,” state Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler said. “It’s a pleasure to celebrate with her, her dedicated team, students and school community today.”

Sparrow, who officials said has worked with colleagues to create inclusive opportunities for her students and the rest of the school, is the eighth Massachusetts Teacher of the Year to come from the Boston Public Schools.

She is the 63rd recipient of the annual award, which launches her as …