Judy Domke, formerly of Herington, was recently chosen as a regional finalist in the 2013 Kansas Teacher of the Year program. Domke is an interrelated resource teacher at Stanley Elementary School in Overland Park. Kerry Domke, formerly of Marion, is her husband.

Domke began teaching in the Blue Valley school district in 1993. She was one of eight regional finalists. Dyane Smokorowski of Andover won the award Saturday. The Kansas State Department of Education sponsors the program to recognize excellent teaching.