We are proud to share that BISV’s own Mr. Meyerowitz is competing in America’s Favorite Teacher competition. This is a special opportunity to recognize his impact in the classroom and beyond, and we invite our entire community to rally behind him and show their support by voting.

Mr. Meyerowitz brings history, literature, and philosophy to life in his classroom, encouraging students to think critically and engage thoughtfully with the world around them. While the competition is centered on “America’s Favorite Teacher,” he sees it as an opportunity to highlight the collective achievements of our students and faculty and to celebrate the impact of education.

“This opportunity seems pretty amazing since it’s about showing off, building community, and celebrating educators,” he shared. “My real goal in all of this is to highlight our collective accomplishments in the Humanities… and promote literacy of every kind.”

Through his classes and beyond, Mr. Meyerowitz fosters curiosity, discussion, and a genuine love of learning. As part of this experience, he has also launched a YouTube series, Passing Period, where he answers questions from students and alumni on topics across the Humanities—continuing conversations outside the classroom in an engaging and accessible way

The stakes of the competition are exciting for our entire school community. The winning teacher receives an assembly with Bill Nye, a feature in Reader’s Digest, and $25,000—funds Mr. Meyerowitz has already earmarked toward a future library initiative at BISV.

Voting began in mid-March and continues through several rounds this spring, with competitors advancing from the Top 20 through Finals. Each round resets votes and allows one vote every 24 hours, so be sure to vote as often as you can. The final round takes place May 15–21, and the winner will be announced on or around June 5, 2026.

While he humbly notes that this is ultimately a community-driven competition, we know the impact he has made in and out of the classroom is worth celebrating. This is a chance to come together as a school community—students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni—to show our support.

How to Support

• Vote here: https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/bryan-meyerowitz
• You can vote once every 24 hours
• Share the link with your networks to help spread the word!

Every vote makes a difference. Let’s rally behind Mr. Meyerowitz and showcase the strength, spirit, and connection of the BISV community.

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