Linda Rost is the 2020 Montana Teacher of the Year and a Top 4 Finalist for National Teacher of the Year. She teaches biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and science research for grades 10-12 at Baker High School in Baker, MT. She has successfully facilitated an award-winning science research program and in her twelve-year career, twenty-two of her students have competed at national or international science competitions. Rost obtained a Bachelor of Science in Range Science from New Mexico State University, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and a Master of Science in Science Education from Montana State University - Bozeman. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction - STEM from Texas Tech University.