Jotam Felmy Honored at Deutscher Lehrkräftepreis Ceremony in Berlin

The Berlin-based educator was recognized for his empathy and innovative teaching, alongside other celebrated teachers and school leaders from across Germany.

Jotam Felmy, a teacher at Gustav-Heinemann-Oberschule in Marienfelde, received the prestigious Deutscher Lehrkräftepreis in the 'Outstanding Teachers' category.
The awards ceremony took place on March 31, 2025, at the Axica-Eventlocation near Pariser Platz in Berlin, celebrating educators from across Germany.
Felmy was nominated by his students, who praised his empathy, dedication, and ability to inspire meaningful discussions that often extended beyond the classroom.
Andrea Franke and Nicole Verdenhalven, also from Berlin, were recognized in the 'Exemplary School Leadership' category for their contributions to educational excellence.
The Deutscher Lehrkräftepreis is organized by the Deutscher Philologenverband and Heraeus Bildungsstiftung, with nominations driven by students who graduated in the past two years.