2021 A Salute to Teachers Event

Distinguished New Educator Awards

Samantha Ayala, La Honda STEAM Academy
Presented by: Kim Clark, Noozhawk
Watch Samantha's video vignette HERE.

TJ Berry, Santa Ynez Valley Union High School
Presented by: Hilary Molina Lyn, Fielding Graduate University
Watch TJ's video vignette HERE.

Christina Peña Eckert, Carpinteria Middle School
Presented by: Dr. Kindred Murillo, Santa Barbara City College
Watch Christina's video vignette HERE. 

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Santa Barbara Bowl Performing Arts Teachers of the Year (2021, 2022)

Elizabeth Caruso, Monroe Elementary School
Presented by: Marianne Partridge, Santa Barbara Bowl, and Tyler Duncan, Santa Barbara Bowl
Watch Elizabeth's video vignette HERE.

Josie Coburn, Orcutt Union School District
Watch Josie's video vignette HERE.
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Distinguished Mentor Awards

Riccardo Magni, Pioneer Valley High School
Presented by: Ellen Barger, Curriculum & Instruction, SBCEO
Watch Riccardo's video vignette HERE.

Melissa Woods, Dos Pueblos High School
Presented by: Janet Garufis, Montecito Bank & Trust
Watch Melissa's video vignette HERE.

Lorena Armstrong, Mary Buren School
Presented by: Ingo Hentschel, Cox Communications
Watch Lorena's video vignette HERE.

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Santa Barbara County 2021 Teacher of the Year

Frank Koroshec, San Marcos High School
Presented by: Kirsten McLaughlin, Cox Communications, and Dr. Susan Salcido, County Superintendent of Schools
Watch Frank's video vignette HERE.

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 Santa Barbara County 2022 Teacher of the Year

Alisyn Blanton, Miguelito School
Presenters: Kirsten McLaughlin, Cox Communications, and Dr. Susan Salcido, County Superintendent of Schools
Watch Alisyn's video vignette HERE.

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Click HERE for photos of our 2019 event