NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — For our January 10th KX Conversation, Joel Porter spoke with Jennifer Odell, the communication officer for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. During the conversation, Odell discussed what the criteria are to be nominated for Teacher of the Year, how people can tell the Department of Public Instruction about their great teacher, how this can be a national recognition, and when nominations are due. You can nominate a teacher here. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Today's Top Stories SIGN UP NOW