Meet Christina School District's 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year

The Christina School District is excited to share our 2026-2027 Teachers of the Year! Join us in celebrating these incredible educators whose passion and dedication inspire us all every day. But the excitement doesn’t stop here—each of these amazing teachers will now compete for the prestigious title of Christina School District 2026-2027 District Teacher of the Year. Stay tuned and get ready to celebrate with us when we reveal the district winner in May!

• Bayard School (The) - Leah Scott
• Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School - Stefanie McHugh
• Brennen School (The) - Rebecca Arenson
• Brookside Elementary School - Alexandra Leech
• Christiana High School & MSHA - Tonya Perron
• Christina Early Education Center - Taylour Kissinger
• Delaware School for the Deaf School (DSD) - Megan Rulon
• Downes (John R.) Elementary School - Heidi Bloch
• Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School - Rachael Dannaker
• Gauger-Cobbs Middle School - Holly Haggerty
• Glasgow High School - Christina Grider
• Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School - Nichelle Ward
• Keene (William B.) Elementary School - Michelle McClure
• Kirk (George V.) Middle School - Michelle Lamers
• Leasure (May B.) Elementary School - Courtney Lugovoy
• Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School - Erin Cooney
• Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School - Lauren Clarke
• McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School - Lauren Decker
• Networks (School for Employability Skills) - James Lenihan
• Newark High School - Andrew Cambron
• Oberle (William) Elementary School - Maureen Smoak
• Pritchett Sr. Academy (Maurice) - Shanequa Williams
• Pulaski Early Education Center - Octavia Reed
• Sarah Pyle Academy - Ana Somoano
• Shue-Medill Middle School - Sarah Brady
• Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School - Adrienne Vankerkhoven
• Stubbs Early Education Center - Keia Jarmon
• West Park Place Elementary School - Brandi Vogeley
• Wilson (Etta J.) Elementary School - Dr. Jessica Liu