1970: Johnnie T. Dennis — Physics and Math

Walla Walla High School, Walla Walla, Washington

1971: Martha Stringfellow— First Grade

Lewisville Elementary, Chester County, South Carolina

1972: James M. Rogers — American History and Black Studies

Durham High School, Durham, North Carolina

1973: John A. Ensworth — Sixth Grade

Kenwood School, Bend, Oregon

1974: Vivian Tom — Social Studies

Lincoln High School, Yonkers, New York

1975: Roberta G. Heyer — Science

Johanna Junior High School, Saint Paul, Minnesota

1976: Ruby Murchison — Social Studies

Washington Drive Junior High School, Fayetteville, North Carolina

1977: Myrra L. Lee — Social Living

Helix High School, La Mesa, California

1978: Elaine Barbour — Sixth Grade

Coal Creek Elementary, Montrose, Colorado

1979: Marilyn W. Black — Elementary Art

Bernice Ray School, Hanover, New Hampshire