On May 5, 2026, the Governing Board of the Saugus Union School District recognized the 2026 Teacher Tribute Honorees. One teacher from each site was selected by their site to be recognized this year. The honorees are:
- Kelly Hecker, Bouquet Early Learning Academy
- Celeine Carothers, Bridgeport Elementary
- Sophia Carranza, Cedarcreek Elementary
- Yolanda Charton, Emblem Academy
- Andrea Bates, James Foster Elementary
- Jamie Wilhelm, Charles Helmers Elementary
- Marisol Holcomb, Highland Elementary
- Gabriella Perlman, Mountainview Elementary
- Alisa Doucette, North Park Elementary
- Megan Edwards, Plum Canyon Elementary
- Susanne O’Brien, Rio Vista Elementary
- Karen Haws, Rosedell Elementary
- Michael Fair, Skyblue Mesa Elementary
- Eric Greenfield, Tesoro del Valle Elementary
- Stella Lee, West Creek Academy
In addition, one teacher from the district was chosen as the district candidate for Teacher of the Year at the county level. Ana Rios from Tesoro del Valle Elementary was recognized with this honor. Congratulations to all of our teacher tribute honorees! You make our district great.
