Teacher of the Year
2024 Honorees

Cheri Isaac
Alameda County Office of Education
Opportunity Academy

Emily Pieri
Alameda Unified School District
Franklin Elementary

Gretchen Venkatesh
Castro Valley Unified School District

Lauren Apodaca
Dublin Unified School District
Murray Elementary

Captain John Peters
Eden Area ROP

John Muragu
Fremont Unified School District
Washington High School

Carrie King
Hayward Unified School District
Mt. Eden High School

Dayana Albornoz
Livermore Joint Unified School District
Lawrence Elementary School

Steve Kay
Mission Valley ROP
James Logan High School

Paul Stickland
New Haven Unified School District
Delaine Eastin Elementary

Michelle Leipelt
Newark Unified School District
Birch Grove Primary

Claudia Hung-Haas
Oakland Unified School District
Lincoln Elementary

Jazmine Njissang
Oakland Unified School District
West Oakland Middle School

Sarah Ben-Israel
Oakland Unified School District
Edna Brewer Middle School

Paige Saunders
Pleasanton Unified School District
Hearst Elementary

Arcy DeVera
San Leandro Unified School District
John Muir Middle School

Scott Reardon
San Lorenzo Unified School District
Special Services

Huong Giang
Sunol Glen Unified School District

Sergio Verbis
Tri-Valley ROP
TVROP Middle College High School
Sponsors
ACOE is committed to making each educator in Alameda County, whether an honoree or not, feel celebrated and valued through this program. With new traditions, expanded access to the ceremony, and a focus on the remarkable and essential work of educators, this year’s celebration will be a memorable recognition for Alameda County's amazing educators.
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