2023 Honorees
Teacher of the Year honorees are selected by their peers in their respective South Bend School Corporation and and South Bend Empowerment schools, designating them as the Teacher of the Year for their school.
Honorees demonstrate robust educational history, professional accomplishments, and ongoing professional development.
Shea Allison
5th Grade, Darden Elementary School
Tamela Anderson
5th Grade, Monroe Elementary School
Courtney Baranay
3rd Grade, Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Beverly Betts
6th Grade, Jackson Middle School
Rachel Briggs
3rd Grade, Madison STEAM Academy
Jasmine Brown
Math, Jefferson Traditional Middle School
Katy Buda
Counseling, Clay High School
Wendy Chapman
English, Riley High School
Kristi Chrzan
Kindergarten, Warren Elementary School
Sheilese Combs
2nd Grade, Harrison Elementary School
Hilary Cramer
Special Education, Virtual School
Kathleen Czubernat
Math, Rise Up Academy
Karen Eppert
2nd Grade, Lincoln Elementary School
Edward Faulhaber
Math, SAMP Program
Mark Geissler
Social Worker, Adams High School
Meg Housand
Special Needs and Abilities Preschool, Studebaker Center
Patrick Klamm
Science, Dickinson Fine Arts Middle School
Lori Kois
6th Grade, LaSalle Academy Middle School
Elisa Mabry
English Language Learner, Edison Middle School
Cara Newman
Langauge Arts, Washington High School
Angela Pedraza
2nd Grade, Wilson Elementary School
Jenna Pilipow
Lower Elementary, Marquette Montessori Academy
Rebecca Pryor
8th Grade Social Studies, Navarre Middle School
Bradley Raker
3rd Grade, Kennedy Academy
Sarah Rodriguez
2nd Grade, Wilson Elementary School
Melissa Rowe
3rd Grade, Muessel Elementary School
Jaclyn Schramm
Kindergarten, Clay International Academy
Amy White
2nd Grade, Marshall Traditional School
Stephanie Yavorsky
Special Education, McKinley Elementary School
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5th Grade, Swanson Traditional Elementary School