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Excellence in Education Awards
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Nominations for the 2023 Excellence in Education Awards are being accepted.
Click here to nominate.
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Congratulations!
2022 Teacher of the Year
Deelah Jackson
4th Grade Teacher
Samoset Elementary School2022 Support Employee of the Year
Kari Keech-Babcock
Guidance Secretary
Lakewood Ranch High School
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Previous Winners
2022
Educator of the Year
Deelah Jackson
Samoset ElementarySupport Employee of the Year
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 MiddleSupport Employee of the Year
Alison Cooper
Williams Elementary
2019
Educator of the Year
Debra Hartline
Braden River HighSupport Employee of the Year
Amanda Keeney
Myakka Elementary
2018
Educator of the Year
Heather Anderson
King MiddleSupport Employee of the Year
Marie Mueller
Onceo Elementary
2017
Educator of the Year
Nick Leduc
Braden River ElementarySupport Employee of the Year
Michael Brackman
Johnson Middle
2016
Educator of the Year
Kari Stanley
Miller ElementarySupport Employee of the Year
Cheryl Smith
Mills Elementary
2015
Educator of the Year
Brandi Witman
Gullett ElementarySupport Employee of the Year
Marilyn Coughlin
School Support Center
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