2025
Educator of the Year
Stacy Freeman
McNeal Elementary

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Suzanne Theiss
Southeast High

2024
Educator of the Year
Katie Bagley
Prine Elementary

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Denise Costello
Sea Breeze Elementary

2023
Educator of the Year
Kelly Smith-Williams
Lakewood Ranch High

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Brianna Hall
Lincoln Memorial Middle

2022
Educator of the Year
Deelah Jackson
Samoset Elementary

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Kari Keech Babcock
Lakewood Ranch High

2021
The School District of Manatee County celebrated ALL employees with the "Champions of Education Campaign".

2020
Educator of the Year
Faith Bench
Braden River Middle

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Alison Cooper
Williams Elementary

2019
Educator of the Year
Debra Hartline
Braden River High

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Amanda Keeney
Myakka Elementary

2018
Educator of the Year
Heather Anderson
King Middle

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Marie Mueller
Oneco Elementary

2017
Educator of the Year
Nick Leduc
Braden River Elementary

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Michael Brackman
Johnson Middle

2016
Educator of the Year
Kari Stanley
Miller Elementary

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Cheryl Smith
Mills Elementary

2015
Educator of the Year
Brandi Witman
Gullett Elementary

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Marilyn Coughlin
School Support Center