SESI's Teacher and Staff of the Year Program
Honoring our most outstanding teachers and staff
SESI’s Teacher and Staff of the Year program honors outstanding, innovative educators who lead by example with an unmatched level of dedication to supporting all students. Our STOY Program annually celebrates educators who exemplify high-quality, evidence-based instruction at SESI while recognizing the importance of equitable education for all SESI students.
Teacher and Staff of the Year Award 2023
Overall Teacher and Staff of the Year Winners 2023
Divisional Teacher and Staff of the Year Winners
Morgan Davis
High Road School of Cecil County
Staff of the Year
“My personal philosophy of learning and education is ‘exposure proceeds interest.’ I feel this is my philosophy because the students aren’t always exposed to all opportunities that are available to them.”
Brenda Giannoulis
High Road School of Mount Prospect
Staff of the Year
“I believe that education gives power to our minds in order to be successful in all aspects of our everyday lives. Every person is unique and possesses the ability to learn in different ways and manners.”
Christy Pflueger
High Road School of Naperville
Teacher of the Year
“I believe that a person’s education should involve and revolve around lifelong learning. Students and educators alike learn new things every day.”
Christina Mauro
Excel Academy South
Teacher of the Year
“My personal philosophy of learning is that there is always more to learn.”
Regional Teacher and Staff of the Year Winners
Jalissa Exil
Anthony Wayne Academy
Teacher of the Year
Shannon Searles
Hamden IDC
Teacher of the Year
Tina Souza
Sierra School of Weld County
Teacher of the Year
Eion Shuler
High Road School of Sussex County
Teacher of the Year
Melonie Smith
Excel Academy of Englewood
Teacher of the Year
Lydia Pebly
Hamilton Academies of Harrisburg
Teacher of the Year
Amanda Parratt
High Road School of Santa Rosa
Teacher of the Year
Quenice Davis
Sierra School of Sacramento
Teacher of the Year
Brad Kaylor
High Road School of Bucyrus
Staff of the Year
Felicia Carter
High Road School Lower School of Prince George’s County
Staff of the Year
Tyler Real
Phoenix Academy
Staff of the Year
Elias Rodriguez
High Road School of Hartford: Primary & Middle School
Staff of the Year
Hilary McDonald
Sierra School of Peoria
Staff of the Year
Ron McPhee
Richey Academy
Staff of the Year
Carl Spellman
Thomas J. Rubino Academy
Staff of the Year
Felicia Facio
Sierra School of Sacramento
Staff of the Year