Teacher of the Year (2014 film)

Teacher of the Year is a 2014 independent comedy film directed by Jason Strouse and starring Matt Letscher and Keegan-Michael Key.

Premise
Surrounded by the eccentric faculty of Truman High School, Mitch Carter wins the California Teacher of the Year award and immediately receives a tempting offer that may force him to leave his job.

Cast

 * Matt Letscher as Mitch Carter
 * Keegan-Michael Key as Ronald Douche
 * Sunny Mabrey as Kate Carter
 * Larry Joe Campbell as Marv Collins
 * Jamie Kaler as Steven Queeg
 * Jason Sklar as Lowell Hammer
 * Maile Flanagan as Hannah Manning
 * Randy Sklar as Clive Hammer
 * Tamlyn Tomita as Vivian Lew
 * Brenda Strong as Ellen Behr
 * Caitlin Carmichael as Sierra Carter
 * Chris Conner as Brian Campbell
 * Eden Riegel as Jackie Campbell
 * Shari Belafonte as Robin Rivers
 * Olivia Crocicchia as Faith Gregory
 * Jonathan Goldstein as John Collier

Production
The film is shot in a mock documentary format. In fact, one of the teachers makes a reference to This Is Spinal Tap, one of the most influential films in the mockumentary format.

Director and screenwriter Jason Strouse was a high school English teacher when he made the film.

Reception
Critics lauded the film's deft combination of humor and drama. It has a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on seven reviews.