Emerging Leader: Kristen Bratcher

WMDT – It’s Monday and that means it’s time to introduce you to a new emerging leader.

Kristen Bratcher is 6th grade science teacher at Somerset Intermediate school and recently named the 2025-2026 teacher of the year.

This morning, she’s here to tell us more about this honor and her career in education.

Bratcher has been teaching for over 6 years and says that winning teacher of the year feels surreal.

She says that she tries to be a role model for her students and give them hand-on STEM experiences.

To learn more about Kristen Bratcher, watch the full interview!