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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