We are proud to recognize Amanda Howard as our district’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year. Ms. Howard was one of 70 candidates recognized during the 44th Annual Teachers of the Year Awards Banquet at the Universal Hilton Hotel. Candidates submitted essays, lesson plans, and other materials, and took part in interviews with panels of former California Teachers of the Year. The process is designed to highlight excellence in teaching, celebrate innovative practices, and recognize educators who make an enduring difference in their schools and communities. The Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year Program, the largest of its kind in California and the nation, is part of the oldest and most prestigious recognition program for public-school educators in the U.S.
