Dublin Unified Names Teachers Of The Year

DUBLIN, CA - The Dublin Unified School District Tuesday announced its Teachers of the Year for all of its schools, as well as a district-wide Teacher of the Year.

Chelsie Avila, a kindergarten teacher at Green Elementary School, was named 2022-23 Teacher of the Year for being an “exceptional and dedicated teacher.”

“She motivates the children using a balance of knowledge, compassion, and creativity. She is an exceptional and dedicated teacher who focuses on the youngest, and the most vulnerable students in our community,” the district said of Avila in a statement.

“Every day she is there to accept and appreciate each student's special abilities and is always focused on creating an equitable learning program. Not only is she a great educator for her students, but also a great team leader for her teacher assistants and colleagues. Chelsie is constantly learning and has exceptional problem-solving skills to support the academic and emotional needs of students. Her positive and fun personality makes her classroom a warm and welcoming place for students and parents.”

Avila will be submitted to the Alameda County Office of Education. In 2022, Dublin High School English and Social Studies teacher Ramany Kaplan was selected as an Alameda County Teacher of the Year, and was in the running to be named a California Teacher of the Year.

The 2022-2023 DUSD School Site Teachers of the Year are:

• Amador Elementary: Jennifer Moirao
• Dougherty Elementary: John Price
• Dublin Elementary: Gladymar Diaz
• Frederiksen Elementary: Aimee Auer
• Green Elementary: Chelsie Avila
• Kolb Elementary: Candace Whites
• Murray Elementary: Kaitlin Repine
• Cottonwood Creek K-8: Rebecca Teames
• Fallon Middle School: Dee Michetti
• Wells Middle School: Kristin Waltner
• Dublin High: Silvia Sosa
• Valley High & York Alternative Learning Center: Melissa Fields

“There are so many gifted educators in Dublin that it is difficult to select individuals to highlight,” DUSD Superintendent Chris D. Funk said in a statement. “All our educators contribute to the success of Dublin’s students, and we are grateful for all their efforts. While all are worthy of recognition, it’s a privilege to highlight those who were nominated by their peers. To stand out among your colleagues is perhaps the greatest honor. Congratulations to all our Teachers of the Year.”