Barrington Elementary School

Anne Marie Cubberly

Anne Marie is one of the most dedicated teachers we’ve had the pleasure of having at our school. She possesses the patience of a saint, approaching every student with calm understanding, even on the most challenging days. Whether a student is struggling with a difficult concept, dealing with personal hardships, or simply having an off moment, Anne Marie never rushes or shows frustration — instead, she listens attentively and offers gentle guidance.

District Award - Upper Arlington High School

Diane Kahle

Dr. Kahle is the person responsible for making computer science appraochable for me, giving me the confidence to think that I could be someone who studies computer science, and eventually studied it in university, and became a software engineer. It's all thanks to her.

Greensview Elementary School

Christy Kish

She always helps kids with any problems they have, she’s super respectful to everyone, and she’s also hilarious. She is an AMAZING person, and in my opinion, the best teacher I have ever had in existence! And she always makes me feel like I belong in the school!

Hastings Middle School

Aimee Crabtree

Prior to having Mrs. Crabtree, my son hated math. After 2 years in her class, he now is doing math competitions, practicing math at home on his own, and says he is going to major in a math-related field in college. She’s unlocked a love of math that we wouldn’t have believed possible. My son says she explains complicated topics in a clear way that makes you curious to learn.

Jones Middle School

Nick Judy

Nick is a passionate teacher. He is student-focused and truly enjoys seeing kids succeed. He will not only create awesome and engaging lessons but also works with every individual student to ensure they feel successful in his class and in life.

Preschool - Upper Arlington Lutheran Church

Robin Snell

Robyn is a rare educator and does far more than teach. She creates an environment for learning where every child and parent feels like they are part of a family. Her kind, caring, and calm demeanor allows children to feel safe and valued from the moment they walk into her classroom. Living her faith every day, Robyn leads with grace that inspires both her students and colleagues.

St Agatha

Kelsey Hatem

Miss Hatem is truly a blessing to our school. She fills her classroom with joy, structure, and genuine love, making learning both fun and meaningful. She believes deeply in every child and works tirelessly to help them grow academically and in faith. A true go-getter, she gives generously to our broader community as well by leading our parish community's 4th of July float. We are so grateful for her dedication and heart!!

St Andrews School

Heather Roush

She is the first person to greet you when entering the building and she does so with a smile. Heather is also the stand-in nurse, copier fixer, and all an around wonderful person. She knows every student in the building by name ( which is an impressive feat). She is always looking for ways to improve the work environment and school safety.

Tremont Elementary School

Eliza Kroger

Ms. Kroger brings incredible energy to our school. She is fun and engaging and always finds a way to relate to the young children. She goes above and beyond, donating her time outside of school to make events extra entertaining for the kids.

Upper Arlington High School

Kolin Redman

Mr. Redman is such an amazing human. He is kind and loving to all his students and truly cares about them and their growth in the music program. I have a middle schooler and a high schooler and I am so grateful they have had Mr. Redman as an influence in their band experience. He is such a genuine and caring teacher, his students are very lucky to have him.

Wellington

Mary Beth Parker

Mary Beth has been a member of the Wellington community for more than 20 years. She is soft spoken, kind, and truly embodies what many imagine when they think of an exceptional first grade teacher. She is also a quiet leader. Mary Beth consistently steps into new learning opportunities and is always refining her practice to reflect best practices in teaching and learning.

Wickliffe Elementary School

Kristin Jentgen

I have been so impressed with Kristin from the moment she engaged with families at her open house before the school year started. She has taken time to get to know us and our child, and she makes sure we partner together to help him grow. Kristin has been open and honest with us, which we so appreciate. And most importantly, our first grader loves going to school and has made tremendous academic and emotional progress this year. I'm so thankful.

Windermere Elementary

Mike Kerstetter

Mike has mastered the balance of expecting good behavior while earning the respect and trust of his students. He has high expectations of his students and runs his classroom with kindness, warmth, and support. His sense of humor comes through the daily recaps I hear from my daughter and his weekly email updates.