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2025 Excellence in Teaching and Jean Olson Award Winners
Back row, L-R: Michael Davies-Hughes, Garett Montana, Roger Culps, Kenneth Weiderman, Alyssa Kell, Andrew DeHart, Jeff Michael, Carrie Kelly; Front row L-R: Andrea Yip, Alyssa Biesecker, Pamela Brittenburg-Anderson, Melanie Susavilla, Kylah Rush, Susan Clark-Luera, and Tiffany Bullman
Awarded by the Humboldt County Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education to recognize and appreciate credentialed classroom teachers in our schools who have gained the respect and admiration of their fellow teachers for their dedication, enthusiasm, and professional standards and who, by their exemplary careers, have served as role models to students, our teachers of the future.
This program honors Humboldt County credentialed transitional kindergarten through 12th grade classroom teachers who have shown personal qualities and professional expertise indicative of an exceptional teacher. Nominees must:
- Hold a California teaching credential and have a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience
- Possess outstanding skills in the areas of classroom management, subject matter content, teaching strategies, and student motivation