2026 Educator Awards
Great schools start with great educators. Their dedication, innovation, and compassion shape the future every single day. It is our pleasure to honor the individuals who go above and beyond to inspire learning, support students, and strengthen our community.
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Courtney Fitzgerald-Stevens
Brownell Elementary School
Reading Interventionist -
Elizabeth Tenney
Scott Middle School
English Teacher -
Cara Walz
Irving Middle School
Teacher/Gifted Facilitator -
Sheryl Woodward
North Star High School
Nurse -
Trish Fitzgerald
Yankee Hill Education Center
Reading Teacher -
Monica Ash
Hartley Elementary School
Physical Education Teacher -
Dwight Brown
Bryan Community School
Psychotherapist -
Stephanie Aylward
Lincoln High School
FCS Teacher -
John Matzen
Southwest High School
Principal -
Kristen Tangen
Southeast High School
Language Teacher -
Lori Payne-Falcone
Scott Middle School
Band Instructor -
Alicia Davis
Scott Middle School
Math Teacher -
Stephen Duffy
Scott Middle School
Life Skills Student Support Technician -
Jocelyn Crabtree
The Career Academy
Coordinator -
Mackenzie MacDonald
McPhee Elementary School
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher -
Tiffany Wiley
Scott Middle School
Special Education/Life Skills Teacher -
Brian Wandzilak
Lincoln North Star High School
Economics Teacher -
Patty Daberkow
Assistive Technology Specialist
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Tyler Mathers
Southeast High School
Special Education Teacher
