2023 Honorees
Teacher of the Year honorees are selected by their peers in their respective South Bend School Corporation and and South Bend Empowerment schools, designating them as the Teacher of the Year for their school.
Honorees demonstrate robust educational history, professional accomplishments, and ongoing professional development.
![Shea Allison Shea Allison](https://www.sb.school/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Shea%20Allison%20TOTY.jpg)
Shea Allison
5th Grade, Darden Elementary School
Tamela Anderson
5th Grade, Monroe Elementary School
Courtney Baranay![Courtney Baranay Courtney Baranay](https://www.sb.school/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Courtney%20Baranay%20TOTY.jpg)
3rd Grade, Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Beverly Betts![Beverly Betts Beverly Betts](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Beverly%20Betts%20TOTY.jpg)
6th Grade, Jackson Middle School
Rachel Briggs![Rachel Briggs Rachel Briggs](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Rachel%20Briggs%20TOTY.jpg)
3rd Grade, Madison STEAM Academy
Jasmine Brown![Jasmine Brown Jasmine Brown](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Jasmine%20Brown%20TOTy.jpg)
Math, Jefferson Traditional Middle School
Katy Buda![Katy Buda Katy Buda](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Katy%20Buda%20TOTY.jpg)
Counseling, Clay High School
Wendy Chapman![Wendy Chapman Wendy Chapman](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Wendy%20Chapman%20TOTY.jpg)
English, Riley High School
Kristi Chrzan
Kindergarten, Warren Elementary School
Sheilese Combs![Sheilese Combs Sheilese Combs](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Sheilese%20Combs%20TOTY.jpg)
2nd Grade, Harrison Elementary School
Hilary Cramer![Hilary Cramer Hilary Cramer](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Hilary%20Cramer%20TOTY.jpg)
Special Education, Virtual School
Kathleen Czubernat![Kathleen Czubernat Kathleen Czubernat](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Kathleen%20Czubernat%20TOTY.jpg)
Math, Rise Up Academy
Karen Eppert![Karen Eppert Karen Eppert](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Karen%20Eppert%20TOTY.jpg)
2nd Grade, Lincoln Elementary School
Edward Faulhaber![Edward Faulhaber Edward Faulhaber](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Edward%20Faulhaber%20TOTY.jpg)
Math, SAMP Program
Mark Geissler![Mark Geissler Mark Geissler](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Mark%20Geissler%20TOTY.jpg)
Social Worker, Adams High School
Meg Housand![Meg Housand Meg Housand](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Meg%20Housand%20TOTY.jpg)
Special Needs and Abilities Preschool, Studebaker Center
Patrick Klamm![Patrick Klamm Patrick Klamm](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Patrick%20Klamm%20TOTY.jpg)
Science, Dickinson Fine Arts Middle School
Lori Kois![Lori Kois Lori Kois](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Lori%20Kois%20TOTY.jpg)
6th Grade, LaSalle Academy Middle School
Elisa Mabry![Elisa Mabry Elisa Mabry](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Elisa%20Mabry%20TOTY.jpg)
English Language Learner, Edison Middle School
Cara Newman![Cara Newman Cara Newman](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Cara%20Newman%20TOTY.jpg)
Langauge Arts, Washington High School
Angela Pedraza![Angela Pedraza Angela Pedraza](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Angela%20Pedraza%20TOTY.jpg)
2nd Grade, Wilson Elementary School
Jenna Pilipow![Jenna Pilipow Jenna Pilipow](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Jenna%20Pilipow%20TOTY.jpg)
Lower Elementary, Marquette Montessori Academy
Rebecca Pryor![Rebecca Pryor Rebecca Pryor](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Rebecca%20Pryor%20TOTY.jpg)
8th Grade Social Studies, Navarre Middle School
Bradley Raker![Bradley Raker Bradley Raker](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Brad%20Raker%20TOTY.jpg)
3rd Grade, Kennedy Academy
Sarah Rodriguez![Sarah Rodriguez Sarah Rodriguez](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Sarah%20Rodriguez%20TOTY.jpg)
2nd Grade, Wilson Elementary School
Melissa Rowe![Melissa Rowe Melissa Rowe](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Melissa%20Rowe%20TOTY.jpg)
3rd Grade, Muessel Elementary School
Jaclyn Schramm![Jaclyn Schramm Jaclyn Schramm](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Jaclyn%20Schramm%20TOTY.jpg)
Kindergarten, Clay International Academy
Amy White![Amy White Amy White](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Amy%20White%20TOTY.jpg)
2nd Grade, Marshall Traditional School
Stephanie Yavorsky![Stephanie Yavorsky Stephanie Yavorsky](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Stephanie%20Yavorsky%20TOTY.jpg)
Special Education, McKinley Elementary School
Adam Zache![Adam Zache Adam Zache](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Departments/Curriculum%20&%20Instruction/TOY%202023/Adam%20Zache%20TOTY%20(1).jpg)
5th Grade, Swanson Traditional Elementary School