2022 Nominees
Teacher of the Year nominees are selected by their peers in their respective South Bend School Corporation schools, designating them as the Teacher of the Year for their school.
Nominees demonstrate robust educational history, professional accomplishments, and ongoing professional development.
Susan Archer
Kindergarten, Lincoln Elementary School
Lori Allen
Grade 6, LaSalle Academy
Kathleen Avery
Grade 2, Madison STEAM Academy
Mike Beasley
Physical Education, Darden Elementary School
Jennifer Biggs
Grade 3, Muessel Elementary School
Brian Burkart
Mathematics, Adams High School
Shanell Bush
Music, Coquillard Elementary School
Neil Carmichael
Fine Arts, Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Megan Casto
Kindergarten, Wilson Elementary School
Tony Chelminiak
Social Studies, Washington High School
Lesa Cotto
Grade 8, Jackson Middle School
Katie Cousins
Early Childhood, Marquette Montessori Academy
Mercedes Freeman
English Language Learners, Jefferson Traditional School
Aaron Goldstein
DIS, Edison Middle School
Randall Hanback
Approve Program, Studebaker Center
Bethany Helms
Kindergarten, Kennedy Academy
Pamela Hirschler
Grade 4, Swanson Traditional School
Kiersten James
Kindergarten, Harrison Elementary School
Elizabeth Johnson
Special Education, Warren Elementary School
Joan Johnson-Boyd
Grade 2, Monroe Elementary School
Emily Kiska
Grade 2, Marshall Elementary School
Joshua Mielcarek
Health and Physical Education, Rise Up Academy
Claudia Pedraza
Title I Intervention, Navarre Middle School
Sean Rowell
Special Education, McKinley Elementary School
Frannie Semrinec
Grade 2, Clay International Academy
Nancy Simoni
Science, Riley High School
André Tchakerian
Social Studies, Dickinson Fine Arts Academy
Tracy Zahl
Special Education, Clay High School