2024 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.
Matt McQueen
Science Department Chair, Adams High School
Ed Sweeney![ed ed](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Edmund%20Sweenyjpg.jpg)
Science Teacher, Clay High School
Elissa Blackburn![el el](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Elissa%20Blackburn.jpg)
3rd Grade, Clay International Academy
Patience Trowbridge![patience patience](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Patience%20Trowbridge.jpg)
Kindergarten, Coquillard Elementary
Suzy Kelly![su su](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Suzy%20Kelly.jpg)
Kindergarten, Darden Elementary
Lauren Kiefer![la la](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Lauren%20Kiefer.jpg)
7th Grade R180, Dickinson Fine Arts Middle School
Tenisha Gorman-Henry![t t](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Tanisha%20Gorman%20Henry%20Large.jpeg)
8th Grade Science, Edison Middle School
Courtney Mitchell![c c](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Courtney%20Mitchell.jpg)
4th Grade DLI, Harrison Elementary School
Rebecca Klancher![r r](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Rebecca%20Klancher.jpg)
Life Skills, Jackson Middle School
Brian Delcourt![b b](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Brian%20Delcourt.jpg)
8th Grade Math, LaSalle Academy
Lindsay Cruz![l l](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Lindsay%20Cruz.jpg)
2nd Grade, Kennedy Academy
Andy Sipes![a a](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Andrew%20Sipes.jpg)
8th Grade Math, LaSalle Academy
Kimberly Yoder![k k](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Kimberely%20York%20Large.jpeg)
1st Grade (EL), Lincoln Elementary
Kylie Woodka![k k](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Kylie%20Woodka.jpg)
1st Grade, Madison STEAM Academy
Emily Dobson![e e](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY%20-%20Emily%20Dobson.jpg)
Lower Elementary (1st - 3rd), Marquette Montessori Academy
Katherine Reighter![k k](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Katherine%20Reighter.jpg)
4th Grade, Marshall Traditional
Carrie Magnuson![c c](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Carrie%20Magnuson.jpg)
5th Grade DLI, McKinley Elementary
Carie Morgan![c c](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Carie%20Morgan.jpg)
Kindergarten, Monroe Elementary
Skylar Thomas![s s](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Skylar%20Thomas.jpg)
4th Grade Teacher, Muessel Elementary
Steven Smith![s s](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Steven%20Smith.jpg)
Social Studies, Navarre Middle School
Heather Bell![h h](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Heather%20Bell.jpg)
Social Worker, Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Seth Ponder![s s](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-Seth%20Ponder.jpg)
9-12 Computer Science/Engineering, Riley High School
Samuel L. Daniel![s s](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Samuel%20Daniel.jpg)
Mathematics, Rise Up Academy
Brandon Murphy
Social Studies, SAMP Program
Rosemary Lyle![r r](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Rosemary%20Lyle.jpg)
Special Needs & Abilities Preschool, Studebaker Center
Jennifer Thomas![j j](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Jennifer%20Thomas.jpg)
Kindergarten, Swanson Traditional Elementary
Alfonso Cardenas![a a](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Alfonso%20Cardenas.jpg)
PLATO Coach, South Bend Virtual School
Douglas Clark
4th Grade, Warren Elementary School
Timothy Balasa![t t](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Tim%20Balasa.jpg)
Social Studies Department Head, Washington High School
Tiffany Mason![t t](https://cdnsm5-ss10.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_68892/Image/Headshots/TOTY%202024/TOTY-%20Tiffany%20Mason.jpg)
5th Grade, Wilson Elementary School