Meet the 2025 Educator of the Year Semifinalists
Honoring Innovators in the Classroom
The Age of Learning Educator of the Year Award honors a commitment to guiding students to success. Each of these semifinalists has demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovation, and impact in their teaching practices and communities. Their commitment to inspiring future generations sets a powerful example of what it means to strive for excellence in education.
Our Semifinalists:
Jenny Bardoux
Teacher; Conroe ISD, TX
Brittany Farthing
Teacher; Choctaw Nicoma Park School District, OK
Nallely Garcia
Teacher; Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD, TX
Lauren Lowry
Teacher; EPIC Charter Schools, OK
Katherine Martinez
VPK Instructor/Assistant Director; Bright Beginnings of Deltona, FL
Martin Miller
Superintendent; Antwerp Local School District, OH
Samilia Peasah
Teacher; Orange County Public Schools, FL
Tamara Preston
Teacher; Gadsden County, FL
Thelma Thomas
Teacher; Corsicana ISD, TX
Tyler Tyndell
Dean of Instruction; Greenville ISD, TX
Segonia Wade
Teacher; Craven County, NC
Cashuna Walker
Teacher; Palm Beach Schools, FL
