The Minnesota Senate has passed a resolution honoring Linda Wallenberg for being named the 2025 Teacher of the Year, a prestigious recognition in the state’s education system. Wallenberg, who has nearly 50 years of experience as an English teacher, earned her degree from Gustavus Adolphus College and has been a dedicated educator at Eden Prairie High School since 1977. She is notable for being the first certified Swedish teacher in Minnesota and has contributed significantly to language education, including teaching in England and directing a Swedish Language Village for over four decades. Her accolades include receiving the Royal Order of the Polar Star from the King of Sweden and being named Eden Prairie Teacher of the Year multiple times.

The resolution highlights Wallenberg's impact on her students, many of whom have achieved success in various fields, and acknowledges her coaching accomplishments in gymnastics, where she led her team to national titles and earned recognition as National Gymnastics Coach of the Year. As the 61st recipient of the Minnesota Teacher of the Year award, Wallenberg will serve as an advocate for education and represent teachers statewide. The Senate expresses gratitude for her dedication to teaching and her students, officially congratulating her on this significant achievement.