A distinguished group of District 49 teachers received accolades from building leaders, parents and students to move to the head of the class as their school’s Teacher of the Year for the 2018-19 school year. Nominees share common characteristics of leadership, commitment to lifelong learning and dedication to D49 students.
The Board of Education celebrated the top teachers during Fantastic 49 festivities before their regular monthly meeting Aug. 8. Each honoree received a plaque, and the board heard remarks summarizing their contributions in D49.
Congratulations to the following District 49 Teachers of the Year:
Katy Gibe, Meridian Ranch Elementary School
Linda Hagedorn, Springs Ranch Elementary School
Brittaney Juarez, Stetson Elementary School
Amanda Martin, Bennett Ranch Elementary School
Julie Nealy, Ridgeview Elementary School
Karen Parks, Remington Elementary School
Julie Platt, Falcon Elementary School of Technology
Bianca Rimbach, Evans International Elementary School
Katie Scott, Academy for Literacy, Learning and Innovation Excellence
Anna Tapia, Woodmen Hills Elementary School
Amy Willis, Odyssey Elementary School
Carrie Clay, Falcon Middle School
Cindy Doorack, Skyview Middle School
William Yerger, Horizon Middle School
Jennifer Aubain, Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Natalie Cummings, Pikes Peak Early College
Lisa Banegas, Patriot High School
Brooke Neilson, Falcon High School
Shawna Quinn, Vista Ridge High School
Erika Siemieniec, Sand Creek High School
Adriane Jasper, PEAK Education Center
Tammy Peterson, Falcon Homeschool Program
After selection as Teacher of the Year for their individual school, several honorees will advance to compete for the title of Colorado Teacher of the Year. The state-level Teacher of the Year award will be announced late 2019.
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