OVERALL 2025 TEACHER OF THE YEAR WINNER:
Karthiga Catinat
Childcare/PreK presented by Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Westerville
1st Place Childcare/PreK: Rachel Moore
2nd Place Childcare/PreK: Christy Jones
Elementary presented by Hall's Culligan Water
1st Place Elementary: Beth VonBlonJunior High/Middle School presented by Columbus Clippers
1st Place Junior High/Middle School: Amber MooreHigh School presented by US Bank
1st Place High School: Terrance DooleySpecial Education presented by Raising Cane's
1st Place Special Education: Randy DarstThe winner of each award will be presented his/her award, certificate and prizes at our 14th Annual KidsLinked Columbus Children's Festival presented by Meijer on Saturday, June 14th. Details regarding participation in the awards ceremony will be emailed to the winning teachers and his/her director or principal. For more details about the event, visit: ColumbusChildrensFestival.com.
Besides bragging rights, winners receive the following:
First place overall wins an award, $50 cash, $40 game card & 4 Spin Zone Bumper Car passes to Scene 75, Family 4 pack to Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 4-pack of Columbus Clippers tickets, a Raising Cane's kid’s meal & free lemonade gift card, Teacher Pack from UPS Store of Broad St. or Main St. (30 Free Pages of lamination, 150 Free Printed Pages (Color or B/W) on regular 8.5x11 paper, 5 Free Binding Booklets (up to 25 Pages each booklet), glo MD Aesthetics & Wellness $50 off coupon, dance lesson voucher from Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Westerville, Everything Passes for their whole party when attending our Columbus Children's Festival on 6/14 to accept their award and prizes, plus more!
First place in each category wins an award, $25 cash, $40 game card & 4 Spin Zone Bumper Car passes to Scene 75, Family 4-pack to Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 4-pack of Columbus Clippers tickets, a Raising Cane's kid’s meal & free lemonade gift card, Teacher Pack from UPS Store of Broad St. or Main St. (20 Free Pages of lamination, 100 Free Printed Pages (Color or B/W) on regular 8.5x11 paper, 3 Free Binding Booklets (up to 25 Pages each booklet), glo MD Aesthetics & Wellness $50 off coupon, dance lesson voucher from Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Westerville, Everything Passes for their whole party when attending our Columbus Children's Festival on 6/14 to accept their award and prizes, plus more!
Second place in each category wins an award, $10 cash, $40 game card & 4 Spin Zone Bumper Car passes to Scene 75, Family 4-pack to Greater Cleveland Aquarium, 4-pack of Columbus Clippers tickets, a Raising Cane's kid's meal & free lemonade gift card, Teacher Pack from UPS Store of Broad St. or Main St. (20 Free Pages of lamination, 100 Free Printed Pages (Color or B/W) on regular 8.5x11 paper, 3 Free Binding Booklets (up to 25 Pages each booklet), glo MD Aesthetics & Wellness $50 off coupon, dance lesson voucher from Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Westerville, Everything Passes for their whole party when attending our Columbus Children's Festival on 6/14 to accept their award and prizes, plus more!
Special thanks to our partners: 104.9 the River, Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Hall’s Culligan Water, US Bank, Columbus Clippers, Raising Cane's, UPS Store of Broad St. and Main St., Cleveland Aquarium, glo MD Aesthetics & Wellness, and Scene 75!
Congratulations to all nominated teachers providing valuable education and guidance to our kids! Big congrats to our winners for being amazing educators, honors well deserved!
Thank you to all who nominated, help spread the word and voted for your favorite teacher!