2021 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.
Erica Andis
Fifth Grade, Swanson Traditional School
Katie Balog
Digital Integration Specialist, Jackson Middle School
Timothy Balasa
Social Studies, Washington High School
Donna Beasley
Third Grade, Warren Elementary School
Thomas Budzinski
Fifth Grade, Tarkington Elementary School
Jasmine Brown
Eighth Grade, Navarre Middle School
McKenna Carter
Sixth, Seventh, Eighth Grade; Jefferson Traditional School
Cynthia Fisher
Speech, Language; Studebaker Center
Thomas Guthrie
Science; Rise Up Academy
Kathryn Hein
Theater, Clay High School
Rhonda Hesch
Special Education, Adams High School
Michael Kmety
Fifth Grade, Harrison Elementary School
Keiko Leonard
Science, Chemistry; Riley High School
Gail McDaniel
Sixth, Seventh, Eighth Grade; LaSalle Academy
Charity Messimer
Second Grade, Lincoln Elementary School
Christina Miller
First, Second, Third Grade; Marquette Montessori Academy
Robin Milligan
Social Worker, Marshall Traditional School
Emily Moore
Third Grade, Madison STEAM Academy
Larry Nagy
Physical Education, Health; Hay Elementary School
Halie Neville
Special Education, Darden Elementary School
Erin Phend
Fifth Grade, Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Kelly Rock
Seventh, Eighth Grade; Edison Middle School
Heather Rooney
Third Grade; Wilson Elementary School
Tamara Rose
Sixth Grade, Dickinson Fine Arts Academy
Holly Swartz
Digital Integration Specialist, Kennedy Academy
Mary Swope
Technology, Monroe Elementary School
Alicia Taylor
Third Grade, Coquillard Elementary School
Jennifer Thomas
Kindergarten, Muessel Elementary School
Sarah Wagoner
Third Grade, Clay International Academy
Ronald Ward
Fifth Grade, McKinley Elementary School