Top 100 Teacher Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 100 teacher influencers in 2026 covers 100 public Instagram profiles with 9.9M combined followers. Median audience size is 63K (mean 99.1K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 3.1% (median 3%). That is 0.7pp below the 3.8% teacher industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.6pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 16.5% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $320–$2,451 and a Reel $632–$4,000 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× teacher premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $1,600–$12,255.
Key takeaways for teacher in September 2026
- Jennifer Craft, Gabriel Dannenbring, Rebecca Rogers currently sit at the top of this teacher ranking.
- Follower mix: 72% micro, 27% mid. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 0 countries on the list, led by a mix of countries.
- 100 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 100 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Brandy at 4.7%, which is not the largest audience (Jennifer Craft at 702K). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Teacher Influencers ranked
1.
Jennifer Craft Macro
@ms.craft_kindergartenKindergarten Teacher 👩🏻🏫Message for Collabs✨Ms. Craft Kindergarten on TpT
702K Followers 7.5K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 9,327 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Gabriel Dannenbring Mid
@gabedannenbringCheck me out on Tik Tok (+1.6M) Surviving Paradise Season 1
482K Followers 8.2K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 2,055 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Rebecca Rogers Mid
@rrogersworldFormer teacher spreading kindness, empathy, and giving back 😄
452K Followers 6.9K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 6,240 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Ashley Mid
@teachcreatemotivate★ classroom ideas & resources + mom life✿ teacher tees | merch drops💌 ↓ resources | merch | amazon ↓ Amazon Profile -ad78d6b3
304K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 5,814 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Joanne Miller Mid
@headoverheelsforteaching•4th Grade Teacher-29th year•Mother of 3 ❤️•TPT Store: Joanne Miller•Engage students and celebrate learning•Blog:
295K Followers 6.1K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,547 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Meredith Morgan Mid
@missmskindergartenAll things kindergarten and early literacy. 📖✏️TpT: Miss M’s Reading Resourceswww.missmsreadingresources.com👇🏻 all resource links below 👇🏻
285K Followers 5.1K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 9,284 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Amanda Tessier Mid
@mrstessierkindergarten🍎Kindergarten Teacher (18 years) 📍Minnesota🍏TPT: Mrstessierkindergarten 💓Let’s share ideas 📫
285K Followers 3.5K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 4,702 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Diego Napoles Mid
@mr_napoles🍏 4th Grade Teacher💡Teacher tips, Ideas and Resources 📨 🔗 Resources ⤵️
277K Followers 5.6K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 1,878 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Kayla Topper Mid
@movemountainsinkindergarten📍Nashville 👩🏼🏫Kindergarten Teacher🍎9th Year ✏️TPT Seller🖥Blogger
248K Followers 3.8K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 7,856 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Emily Garcia Mid
@educationtothecoreHelping K-3 teachers finally plan less and live more 🥳25,000+ Time-Saving Printables Join the Ultimate Teacher Share Drive!
221K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 6,501 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Madison Mid
@fallingfor1st✏️1st grade teacher 👩🏼🎓M.Ed. in literacy💖phonics is my jam 👇🏼TPT • Amazon Links • Freebies
206K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,766 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Lauren Cella Mid
@laurencella💅🏻Gen Z history lessons💕Relatable teacher humor✉️ 🛍️Shop “Gen Z History” Curriculum
178K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 4,780 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Debrice Smith Mid
@sparklesandsprinklesinfirstFirst Grade Teacher~Classroom Systems that actually work~Real Routines~ Cozy Classroom~Teacher SanityCEO & Founder:
176K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 4,524 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Hadar Hartstein Mid
@misskindergarten▪️TPT shop: Miss Kindergarten Love▪️Kindergarten ideas and activities 📚⬇️ LINK TO RESOURCES ⬇️
167K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 3,199 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Michelle Griffo Mid
@applesandabcs✏️Kindergarten + Primary Teacher Resources 🍏TpT Store: Michelle Griffo💻Website: Apples and ABCs✨Currently Teaching 4th Grade
165K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 372 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Emily Mid
@polka.dots.pleaseI help teachers💗 create classrooms kids love✏️ engage students with FUN resources📘 learn more and feel motivated👇🏻 click below for all the things
155K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 4,423 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Madison Rowe Mid
@sweetfirstiefunFirst Grade Gal💕TPT Creator ✏️Children’s Book Author 📚Texas 🤠Click below for my links and resources ⬇️
150K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 834 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Ms. Daisy Martinez Mid
@kindergarten_with_msmartinezKindergarten Teacher 🤍 Teacher Lifestyle | Classroom Decor Tips and Tricks for teaching U.S. Navy Veteran | Devil Doc 🩺💉⚓️🇺🇸
149K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 8,926 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Greg Smedley-Warren Mid
@kindergartensmorgasboardHusband! Adelynn’s dad! Dog daddy! Full time classroom teacher! Blogger! International Speaker/ Presenter! Curriculum creator! (He/him/his)
145K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 1,313 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Abbie Ickes-Peterson Mid
@kindergarten_chaos❤️Teacher/Instructional Coach🧡National Speaker 💛Content Creator💚Student Encourager💙PD Creator & Presenter💜Kindergarten Chaos
145K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 8,280 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Alex Mid
@thekindergartenconnectionTired of classroom chaos I’ve got resources to help!✨ 💡 Routines, centers, and classroom management made easy👇 Free teacher gift for you 🎁
142K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 8,164 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Amy Groesbeck Mid
@theamygroesbeckM.Ed. in Elementary Education Textbook LeoADHD: Level Expert Font DesignerRelatable Teacher Humor
136K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 4,649 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Brianna Frizell Mid
@teachingthetinies💖 your elementary classroom bestie 🥳 let’s make classrooms magical again✨ crafts • ideas • printables • teacher life🍎👇🏻 join the year of cheer club
131K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 9,205 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Montana Riley Mid
@teachinganduplifting’m so happy you’re here! 🤍✨💌 business inquiries: 📍 Raleigh, NC
129K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 6,135 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Mrs Jennifer Kadar Mid
@simplykinder✏️ Kindergarten Teacher Blog🖨 Printables and Activities🍎 Kinder, First Grade, & Preschool 👩🏼🏫 By Early Childhood Educators
119K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 2,119 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Ashley Sharp Mid
@onesharpbunch👩🏫 Kindergarten teacher | 👦🏼💍Mom & wife | Sharing early learning tips, kid recipes & home ideas ✏️🍎🏡—because chaos should be cute (and caffeinated ☕)
118K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 6,646 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Sarah Poquette Mid
@_bigheartlittleminds_✿ 6th year teacher ✿ 1st grade 🍎✿ Venmo: bigheartlittleminds ✿ ✉️
113K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 9,245 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Paige Mid
@theeppichclassroomWife, Momma, & Jesus Lover Creator of the Sound Mound💌 •••104k on TikTok 📱
104K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 6,382 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Lindsay Sauer Micro
@sweetnsauerfirsties🤩 First grade teacher 💡 Sharing tips, tricks, and ideas to support teachers👇Click below for ALL the things!
99.4K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 1,183 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Kierra Jones Walls Micro
@teachingbusybees🐝I help teachers + homeschool parents🍯kids engagement tools + TIPS 💕 games & songs 👇🏾FOLLOW for FREE RESOURCES
98.9K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 5,550 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Abby Gross Micro
@writeonwithmissg📖 Middle & High School ELA Teacher 💻 Resource designer & blogger ✨ Author of bestselling book📚 MG + YA reader📱Click ⬇️ for ideas
95.1K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 2,361 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Jillian Starr Micro
@jillianstarrteaching▪️ Supporting K-3 Math Teachers▪️ Deepening Knowledge of Math Concepts▪️ Creator▪️ Hands-On Math Resources
90.5K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 8,773 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Chelsey Bokey Micro
@hipsterartteacher🩷K-6 STEAM teacher in NJ🩷DIYs, Target finds, colorful teacher style🩷classroom ideas, teacher swiftie, Disney girl
89.4K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 3,612 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Monica J Micro
@thelipsticklifeteacherTeacher sharing PowerPoint hacks, tips & tricks for your class that will save you time and 🤯.🔥 tutorials on TikTok Link to shop & snag freebies⬇️
89K Followers 3.2K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 9,465 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Dana Micro
@2ndgradesassypants❤️ Easy engagement for busy teachers🧡 Classroom management ideas💛 Picture book recommendations 💚 Unlock®️Math games, Reading games, & KITS
87.6K Followers 3K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 5,121 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Alina Bitter Micro
@meetmissalina✰ Kinder/1st Grade combo✰ Southern California✰ Teacher life + coffee + style✰ Chapman U M.A. Curriculum & Instruction
86.8K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 2,155 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Juan Edgar Gonzalez Micro
@teaching3rdwithmrg• 3rd Grade Teacher • Children’s Literature Lover• Texas•
86K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 1,941 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Krystal Micro
@teachingfourthfun| 11th year | 📧 | Come See What The Teacher Life is All About 💕|Check out the link for Free Resources 🔗↙️ Aloha State 🌺
83.4K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 5,858 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Theresa Copeland Micro
@truelifeimateacherTeacher ➡️ Homeschool Mama💌 I create classroom resources to help make teaching easier
78K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 4,728 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
Christina Micro
@thedaringenglishteacherHigh School English TeacherAuthor of “Building Strong Writers”Helping ELA teachers with engaging classroom lessonsCheck out ⬇️ for more
78K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 8,343 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
Kristin Yann Micro
@schoolandthecity✏️ elementary literacy coach📖 local LETRS facilitator toddler mom 📍metro ATL👇🏼 all the links
75.2K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 1,532 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
42.
Melissa Micro
@mrsrainbowbrightGlimpses of Life Teaching Littles & Raising Littles. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💖👩🏼🏫Kindergarten Teacher🤱🏼Mama x2🤩Classroom Inspo & SEL Obsessed
74.9K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 8,001 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
43.
Stephanie Mattarock Micro
@kindershenanigansMama of 2 under 2 👧🏻👶🏻toddler activities | teaching tips | mom style 💌 📍 Pittsburgh, PA 💛 🖤
72.7K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 916 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
44.
Rach Jamison Micro
@fifthismyjam👌🏻 Teacher & Creator/Writer 👩🏫 👌🏻 Military Spouse 👫👌🏻 She/her + ginger mom 👧🏼👌🏻 Pug enthusiast 🐶👌🏻 Want to collab Email me 📧
71.6K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 6,051 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
45.
Rachel Glassman Micro
@engagingearlylearners✏️Special Education Teacher🍎 Creative ideas for busy teachers🌈 Preschool —> Grade 2 resources⬇️ Grab over 100 freebies here ⬇️
68.3K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 4,553 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
46.
Jen Micro
@sparklinginsecondgradeTeacher•16 years•Currently K-2 Reading InterventionTpT Author•Sparkling in Second GradeBlog•sparklinginsecondgrade.comShop my feed👇
68.2K Followers 903 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 3,308 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
47.
Hillary Seides Micro
@teachingwithoutfrills•Simple, meaningful teaching ideas. No frills.•Currently teaching 2nd grade 👩🏻🏫 •Personal-ish account: •YouTube, TPT, links 👇🏻
66.7K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 6,032 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
48.
Megan DuVarney Forbes Micro
@toocoolformiddleschool⭐️Author of Leaders & Thinkers in American History⭐️ Providing History, ELA and other teaching resources since 2014, here and on YouTube (click ⬇️!)
65.4K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 8,011 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
49.
Carrie Ogulnick Micro
@adventuresinkinderKindergarten Teacher👩🏼🏫 Inspiring elementary teachers to make learning fun 🍎 📝📚 👇🏻Click here for engaging resources:
64.1K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 6,013 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
50.
Vera Ahiyya Micro
@diversereadsTeacher, content creator, book influencer, author
63.1K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 7,562 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
51.
Jen Micro
@missvin3Jen / Miss V in 3 Third Grade 🍎Brooklyn
63K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 4,556 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
52.
Lindsay Micro
@teachingwithapoint♡ creating & sharing the resources I wish existed★ a peek into my classroom & life💌 ↓ FREE google drive + links
61K Followers 948 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 2,921 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
53.
Alicia Micro
@primaryscouts✂️ hands on, crafty + comprehension for littles 🍏 TpT: Primary Scouts 🤍 primaryscouts.com ⬇️ resources and links
58.7K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 7,161 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
54.
Nicki Micro
@thesprinkletoppedteacher✨Making playtime easy & educational📚Toy tips & easy activities for toddlers👶Teacher turned mom of 3 (including twins!)👇Shop my favs & freebies
57.6K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 305 Posts
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55.
Ha Dinh Micro
@hellomrsdinh✨Fun + effective strategies💡Creative classroom ideas & Children’s books📚 Author | Speaker | Brand Partner⬇️ Free resources + book an author visit!
56.6K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 5,697 Posts
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56.
Haylee Harwick Micro
@hellomrsharwick5th grade teacher Realistic + engaging teaching practices Podcasts // hands on activities
56.1K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 6,516 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
57.
Kathleen Micro
@misscraftymathteacher★ houston, tx★ geometry★ where creativity + student engagement meet
55.9K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 4,906 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
58.
Stephanie Micro
@teachinginroom6🍎 Elem Teacher🖥 Blogger {est 2011}❤️ Books, Writing, Tech💡 Standards-based, rigorous ideas📝No time for fluff
54K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 4,147 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
59.
Maddie Fairchild Micro
@mrs.fairchildthingsFunny & anxious ELA teacher in TX. 🦋🤟🏼Inventor of boxwood and neon. 🌸✨🖤Wife to ✨Poor Husband✨I’m also a mom👶🏼 Love you, mean it” 🫶🏼
53.8K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 5,836 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
60.
Elyse Rycroft Micro
@proudtobeprimary🇨🇦K-3 teacher-CEO-mama 👨👩👧👦 💕inspiring teachers with fun resources 👩🏼💻 here for anything I shared
53.4K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 6,464 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
61.
Deedee Wills Micro
@deedeewills❤️Helps kindergarten, 1st grade, & 2nd grade teachers simplify & love their jobs - 💻Webinars and PDFree files at Mrs Wills Kindergarten
49.5K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 7,657 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
62.
Anna Micro
@teachingfromtheheartland🌈 Decor, Organization, & Student Engagement💖 Follow for Freebies✨️ TpT Store Link 👇 (link in bio)
49.3K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 7,656 Posts
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63.
Whitney Ramirez Micro
@learningwithcrayons𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 ✨📚 K–2 ideas to teach smarter, not harder🎤 Presenter | Mom 👶🏽| 📍San Diego👀 Most of the good stuff’s in Stories ⬆️
47.3K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 6,962 Posts
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64.
Jamie Sears Micro
@notsowimpyteacher🍎 Making teaching easier (and a lot more fun) for 2nd–5th grade teachers✏️ Loved by 250K+ teachers for lessons that actually work
45.8K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 6,415 Posts
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65.
David J. Micro
@thedopeeducator✝️ | Ephesians 2:8🏆 | 2021 Teacher Icon🎙️ | TedX Speaker 👨🏾🏫 | Educator📧 |
44K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 7,676 Posts
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66.
Ashley Micro
@kindersandcoffee_Kindergarten ⇨ TK Teacher ⋒ TK, PreK, & Kindergarten Ideas & Activities⋒ Play based learning ︱Purposeful Play⋒ Neutral Classroom Decor
43.9K Followers 678 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 4,345 Posts
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67.
Susie Rios Micro
@panickedteacher🎾Susie 📓Teacher * Curriculum * Technology🏝 Los Angeles, California
43.3K Followers 849 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 5,791 Posts
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68.
Megan Mitchell Micro
@firstgraderoars👩🏼Megan Mitchell😍Wife 💛Mother to 7 🍎1st Grade Teacher 🍏TpT Curriculum Designer 💙💛Down Syndrome T21 Advocate Grab Curriculum Needs Here👇👇👇👇👇
42.8K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 7,401 Posts
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69.
Keanna Funderburk Ecker Micro
@theartoffunologyupper elementary math creator sharing time saving and fun math tips, with a dash of teacher life & style🍎 currently teaching advanced math🍑 Atlanta
41.3K Followers 869 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 5,828 Posts
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70.
Alisha Micro
@missingtoothgrins🦷Educator🦷I love to help k-2 teachers with fun activities 🦷Click the link below to check out our posts! 🦷
41.1K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 9,445 Posts
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71.
Kelsee Micro
@mrshudsonteaches▪️ TX | Teacher | Wife | Mama to 3▪️Your resident 3rd grade teacher!▪️Taking an insta break until ‘26 ✌🏼▪️Links to everything here! ⬇️
40.8K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 8,331 Posts
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72.
Keri Brown Micro
@enchantedkindergarden🙋🏽♀️ Kindergarten Teacher - National Speaker🍏 I help kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade teachers
40K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 6,959 Posts
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73.
Jess Micro
@that4thgradeteacherI’m so happy you’re here! 🤩◡̈ fourth grade 🪩💫🎀◡̈ wife | mama | teacher ◡̈ Sharing lifestyle, fashion & things I love 🫶🏼🩷✨
39.3K Followers 940 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 5,811 Posts
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74.
Carly Micro
@carlybarrett04_Life in and out of the classroom ☀️🤍💌
39.1K Followers 852 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,761 Posts
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75.
Samantha Micro
@teachwith_me☆ 7th Grade Math Teacher!💌 ✨teaching+fitness+a lil bit of daily life📍Minnesota 🍎year 5!🛍all the links!👇🏻
37.1K Followers 829 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 8,142 Posts
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76.
Amanda Ramirez Micro
@amandainelementary🪩✏️🩷✨🍎☆ fourth grade teacher in az, year four!☆ masters + bachelors in education ☆
36.9K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 8,089 Posts
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77.
Holly Hodges Micro
@researchandplay🔅Simple ideas based in research and focused on kids🔅Reggio-inspired, play-based TK teacher📍Southern California
36.8K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 3,398 Posts
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78.
Brittany Dixon Micro
@elementary_magicmom & educator in Virginia ✨helping teachers engage students, manage classrooms, and balance life outside of schoolI love sharing my fave finds ⬇️
35.3K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 5,372 Posts
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79.
Linda Kenngott Micro
@coffeefueledclassroom🤓 I create resources for busy K-2 teachers💖 Morning Bins, Math Crafts & Decor⬇️Link in my Profile!⬇️
35.2K Followers 629 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 9,380 Posts
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80.
Diane Micro
@onegigglePrimary Educator/Author 📓 Helping teachers create a sense of belonging & community in the classroom. CLICK TO SEE RESOURCES!
35.1K Followers 758 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 7,632 Posts
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81.
Lauren Micro
@learningwithlauren☆ teacher + classroom decor creator☆ fueled on coffee, positivity, and Jesus☕️☆ find classroom decor & daily slides in my TPT store ⬇️
34.4K Followers 856 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 1,531 Posts
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82.
Teacher Wish Lists Micro
@teacherwishlistsHighlighting Teachers, Classroom Wish Lists, Classroom Transformations, Free Resources, and Appreciation To Those That Support Teachers.
34.2K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 7,223 Posts
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× teacher adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $320 | $2,451 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $632 | $4,000 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $1,600 | $12,255 |
What this teacher influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2009 (average age ~10.7 years; oldest 2011, newest 2020) with roughly 5,466 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (100%). The list is relatively monolingual, which simplifies caption and landing-page language.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 96 female / 4 male. Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 0 | 0% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 72 | 72% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 27 | 27% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 1 | 1% |
| Mega (1M+) | 0 | 0% |
How to brief teacher influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Teacher Influencers vs related lists
Teacher Influencers averages 0.3pp more engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (63K vs 137K).
Teacher Influencers averages 1.2pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (63K vs 623K).
Teacher Influencers averages 0.6pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (63K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Influencers (this page) | 100 | 63K | 3.1% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 100 ranked profiles (100 verified public figures, 0 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Teacher Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top teacher influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 100 teacher influencers is led by Jennifer Craft, Gabriel Dannenbring, Rebecca Rogers. Combined they represent 9.9M followers, with an average engagement of 3.1%. 100 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this teacher list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 63K followers, 3.1% average ER, 16.5% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for teacher Instagram accounts?
For teacher we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 3.1%, which is 0.7pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do teacher influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $320–$2,451; a Reel is $632–$4,000. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these teacher influencers based?
The ranking spans 0 countries. The largest shares are not labelled. If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these teacher influencers?
100 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the teacher list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with teacher?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.