SESI’s Teacher and Staff of the Year program honors our most outstanding, innovative educators who lead by example with an unmatched level of dedication to supporting all students. The program annually recognizes and celebrates educators who share their shine by delivering high-quality, evidence-based instruction while realizing the joy of possibility and the untapped potential in every SESI student.

Alexandra Sasaki

Sierra School of Sacramento
Teacher of the Year

“My greatest joy is that I have created this environment for my students so that they want to come to class each day and are willing to attend.”

Ryan Haney

Excel Academy South
Teacher of the Year

“I view education as a transformative process that not only equips students with knowledge and skills, but also empowers them to become critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and active participants in their communities.”

Jason Argoe

High Road School of Cecil County
Staff of the Year

“My philosophy is that learning and education is the same as life, be the best human that you can be, and always strive to grow.”

Bethany Foster

High Road School of Belvidere
Staff of the Year

“A student is their strengths, their interests, their knowledge, and their dreams. It is our job to show each student that we see and believe in them, provide them with the skills to grow.”

Jameril Johnson

Sierra Academy of Scottsdale
Teacher of the Year

Amariah Robb

High Road School of Nashville
Teacher of the Year

Tanya Tipton-Green

Excel Academy of Englewood
Teacher of the Year

Jeremy Hepner

High Road School of Southern Delaware
Teacher of the Year

Katrina Evans

Northwest Center for Autism
Teacher of the Year

Allison Zazaueta

Sierra School at Pendergast
Staff of the Year

Dell Sommerville

High Road Schools of St. Mary’s County
Staff of the Year

Escobar White

Excel Academy of South Shore
Staff of the Year

Christa Marcelin

High Road School of Fairfield County
Staff of the Year

Ramon Estrada

Sierra School of Alhambra
Staff of the Year