National Memorial to Fallen Educators
Contact Us
One Kellogg Circle, CB4017
Emporia, KS 66801
1-620-341-5660
The National Memorial to Fallen Educators is a permanent tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty. The noblest among us are those who dedicate their lives to educating the youth of our country.
A teacher affects eternity: they can never tell where their influence stops.
—Henry Adams
Throughout our history, educators have perished in the line of duty from accidents, violence or from the global coronavirus pandemic. Some lost their lives while protecting students. All of them left this earth heroes.
To honor their lives and everlasting contributions, the names and dates of public and private k-12 educators who literally “gave their all” are inscribed in a permanent monument.
The memorial is located in Emporia, KS at Emporia State University as part of the National Teacher Hall of Fame (18th and Merchant).
Support the National Memorial to Fallen Educators
Make a Difference with Your Donation
Your generous donation of any amount helps maintain the Memorial; every contribution makes a significant impact.
Leave a Lasting Legacy
Engraved Paver: For $600, you can purchase a personalized, engraved paver that will be placed at the Memorial.
Sponsor the Rededication Ceremony
Each year, we hold a rededication ceremony to honor educators who have died in the past year and remember those already memorialized. For a donation of $2,000, you can become a sponsor of this heartfelt event. Your support will help cover the ceremony expenses, and you will be recognized in the Rededication Program, joining dignitaries and new inductees in paying tribute to those who have lost their lives in America’s schools.
Or send checks to:
National Teachers Hall of Fame
1 Kellogg Circle, Campus Box 4017
Emporia, KS 66801