St. Louis Park music teacher named Minnesota Teacher of the Year

The Brief

  • David Davis has been named the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
  • Davis teaches instrumental and general music for grades K-5 at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary in St. Louis Park Public Schools.
  • Davis has earned national recognition for his work in music education and innovation.

(FOX 9) A St. Louis Park music teacher has been named as the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year.

St. Louis Park music teacher named MN Teacher of the Year

What we know:

David Davis has been named the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year by Education Minnesota. He teaches instrumental and general music to students in grades K-5 at Park Spanish Immersion Elementary in St. Louis Park Public Schools.

Davis is the 62nd recipient of the state award and only the second teacher from his district to receive this honor.

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