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Excellence in Teaching &

Career Achievement Awards

The Excellence in Teaching Awards are hosted annually by the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools and the County Board of Education to recognize and appreciate those teachers who have gained the respect and admiration of the education community for their dedication, enthusiasm, and professional standards and who, by their exemplary careers, have served as role models to students  – our teachers are our future!

The Career Achievement Award recognizes veteran teachers who have made lifelong contributions to students, education, and their community. Career Achievement Award recipients have at least 25 years of teaching experience.

2026 Excellence in Teaching Awards

The 2026 Excellence in Teaching Awards ceremony took place on April 28, 2026, in the Brahma Room at the Chicken Ranch Casino Conference Center in Jamestown.

2026

AWARDS

The 2026 Excellence in Teaching Awards, hosted by the Tuolumne County Board of Education and emceed by Superintendent Zack Abernathy, brought our community together to recognize the educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of students every day. Held at the Chicken Ranch Casino Conference Center, the evening highlighted powerful student and staff tributes that reflected the heart, dedication, and impact of this year’s honorees.

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients. Your commitment to students and your craft continues to strengthen our schools and inspire the future of Tuolumne County.

Group photo of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award winners gathered together at the awards event

Award

Recipients