Recognition Programs
2026 Teacher of the Year Nomination Form
To nominate a teacher from your district, please submit the completed nomination form (linked above), a one-page nomination statement from the nominee's administrator, and two one-page letters of recognition to the Shasta County Office of Education by April 24, 2025. A committee of SCOE Board Member(s) and local administrators will review all submissions. Site visits will be conducted in May for the three finalists in each category.
Teachers of the Year 2025
The California Teachers of the Year Program celebrates the steadfast efforts of outstanding teachers by honoring them for their accomplishments, dedication, and professional growth, while meeting the challenge and complexity of evolving educational needs. SCOE supports this program with a county Teachers of the Year selection, lauding the efforts of local teachers for a job well done.
Rebecca Lahey
Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Redding School of the Arts
Bill Hutt
Middle School Teacher of the Year
Millville Elementary School
Cory Poole
High School Teacher of the Year
University Preparatory School
California Distinguished Schools, 2024
Central Valley High School
Enterprise High School
University Preparatory School
School Counselor of the Year 2025
Stephanie Miller
Igo-Ono and Shasta Elementary Schools