2026 Teacher of the Year Contest Winners
Overall 2026 Teacher of the Year Winner: Ashleigh Woods-Richards
PreK/Childcare 1st: Rachel Moore
PreK/Childcare 2nd: Laura Rosa
Elementary 1st: Mr. Zach Orall
Elementary 2nd: Sophia Checkler
Junior High/Middle School 1st: Mona Fayed
Junior High/Middle School 2nd: Maya Venkataraman
High School 1st: Terrance Dooley
High School 2nd: Yanique Beckford
Special Education 1st: Charles Thomas
Special Education 2nd: Madelyn Moore
Congratulations!
Thank you all for nominating and voting for so many deserving teachers!
We appreciate their devotion to the students and the community!
All winners will be recognized and awarded their prizes at the 2026 KidsLinked Columbus Children's Festival on 6/20 at roughly 3pm. Please join us! Find out more here!