Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School teacher/coach vies for America’s Favorite Teacher title 

Voting continues through Thursday, April 24 

Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ – Marc Fabiano, a health and physical education teacher at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS), is making a run to be named America’s Favorite Teacher in a national competition. Voting in the semi-final round ends Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m. PDT. 

Fabiano, a 2005 graduate of SPFHS, has worked in the district for 14 years and serves as head wrestling coach and assistant football coach. Through teaching, Fabiano has seen the impact that teachers can have on students – and the impact students can have on teachers. 

“While coaching wrestling, I suffered a traumatic brain injury and spent five months in treatment,” he said. “I feared I’d never teach or coach again, but my students' support—through emails and cards—transformed my mindset. Their kindness turned my sadness into motivation, giving me the strength to push forward. Those students made a lasting difference in my journey.” 

The semi-final round of the America’s Favorite Teacher competition will determine which of the eight competitors will advance to the finals. The public is invited to vote once per day for free or to purchase additional votes, with the funds being donated on behalf of Fabiano to the Planetary Society. The final winner will receive $25,000, a feature in Reader's Digest, a trip to Hawaii, and a school assembly with Bill Nye. 

“Giving back is deeply important to my family,” Fabiano said. “If I win, I will donate $5,000 to a high school co-worker whose son recently had surgery to remove a brain tumor and is now undergoing chemotherapy. The remaining funds will go toward my two children’s future education expenses.” 

Fabiano said he is honored to be in the running for the contest and hopes that this competition spotlights the incredible students, staff and community of SPF.  

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To vote for Fabiano, visit americasfavteacher.org/2025/marc-fabiano.