Overview

• 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.