2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year

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Join us in congratulating our Campus Teachers of the Year! These incredible educators represent the best of the best and show up every day for their students and peers to make a difference. We are grateful for these outstanding teachers who model excellence and ensure every child can achieve their growth goals. 

2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year

Berkner Learning Community

Berkner High School – Eric Funke
Apollo Junior High – Kate Caravano
Liberty Junior High – Jeff Trowell
Audelia Creek Elementary – Leticia Hernandez
Big Springs Elementary – Hannah Kroungold
Dartmouth Elementary – Emily Popoca
Forestridge Elementary – Michelle Ishizuka
Jess Harben Elementary – Ashley Bouras
Mark Twain Elementary – Maria Mora
O. Henry Elementary – Alison Acuy
Richardson Terrace Elementary – Renay Wambsganss
Richland Elementary – Shelly Smith
Yale Elementary – Joanna Murray

Lake Highlands Learning Community

Lake Highlands High School – Marisha Watson
Forest Meadow Middle School – Josue Garay
Lake Highlands Middle School- Brooke Baumgartner
Aikin Elementary – Sandi Yarbrough
Forest Lane Academy – Abby Shaw
Lake Highlands Elementary – Craig Titsworth
Merriman Park Elementary – Jenny Patton
Moss Haven Elementary – Sara Orr
Northlake Elementary – Angele Bohling
Skyview Elementary – Olga Miftajova
Stults Road Elementary – Jacqueline Jemmott
Wallace Elementary – Laney Norris
White Rock Elementary – Lesley Roby

Pearce Learning Community 

Pearce High School – Tobi Brooks
Parkhill Junior High – Garrett Brisco
Richardson North Junior High – Yvette Lopez
Bowie Elementary – Jill Landry
Brentfield Elementary – Taylor Nabors
Canyon Creek Elementary – Matt McGee
Carolyn Bukhair Elementary – Jaime Romero
Mohawk Elementary – Margaret Maki-Rowland
Northrich Elementary – Jessica Starr
Prairie Creek Elementary – Mary Nichols
Prestonwood Elementary – Brooke Huffman
RISD Academy – Lynn Brown
Thurgood Marshall Student Success Academy – Gina Fleming

Richardson Learning Community

Richardson High School – Mindy May
Richardson West Junior High – Jacob Hemsath
Westwood Junior High – Abbey Greene
Arapaho Classical Academy – Emily Capak
Dover Elementary – Sonya Westfall
Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet – Reagan Christensen
MST Magnet – Cassie Cardwell
Northwood Hills Elementary – Kelly Fields
Richardson Heights Elementary – Sofia Pinedo
Spring Creek Elementary – Brittany Stevens

Download the 2025-26 Campus Teachers of the Year List

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