The school year is back in session, and we're asking you to tell us about the best teachers out there! 

Do you have a teacher that goes above and beyond your and your child’s expectations? Is there a teacher that is changing your child’s life for the better? We want to know about it. MIX 100 & Applebee’s are looking for the Metro area’s best teachers! 

Fill out the form below to nominate your favorite teacher.  Each week, we'll draw a new winner and announce them here online.  That teacher will then receive a $50 gift card to Applebee's as a recognition of their services to education.

This week's Teacher of the Week is: Ms. Sara Hostettler of Mortensen Elementary School!

Jody Cline tells us: "Sara is an amazing teacher. My son Tyler has a minor behavior disorder, and I was nervous for Tyler to start 1st grade. Sara's kind, nurturing, caring, and strong way about her made 1st grade pleasant. She worked extra hard with Tyler and we kept in constant contact through phone, meetings, and email. We had a couple of challenging moments, but Sara never treated Tyler different or as a problem child. Sara always made it known that he was part of the class and a very important little person. During the summer break, Sara heard we were moving. She contacted me by phone to make sure we were OK and that Tyler was returning this year. The call surprised me and made me know that Sara truly is a special, one-of-a-kind teacher that goes beyond the classroom. We did see Sara the first day of school this year, and I hugged her to let her know I appreciated her. Please, MIX, make her Teacher of the Week and know how truly special she is and how she touched the hearts of Tyler and I. Thank you for doing this and recognizing those special teachers out there."

Keep those nominations coming, and help us recognize the Denver area's best teachers!