Faculties across the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district have selected their Teachers of the Year to represent the best in teaching at each school.
Elementary teachers who have been elected to the honor include Tate Little, Carrboro; Takiyah Baptist, Ephesus; Steven Simmons, Estes Hills; Denise Shaw, Frank Porter Graham; Candace White, Glenwood; Amy Brande, McDougle; Crystal Epps, Morris Grove; Meg Johnson, Rashkis; Tamara Edmonds, Scroggs; and Meredith Berry, Seawell.
At the middle school level, the selections were Rebecca Von Hoene, Culbreth; Cissy O’Neal, McDougle; Angela Short, Phillips; and Greta Moseley, Smith.
From the high schools, Sara Clay, Carrboro; Eric Stoffregen, Chapel Hill; and Hans Hiemstra, East Chapel Hill were chosen.
All of these teachers will be honored May 21 at Carrboro High School at the district’s annual recognition reception, where they will be presented with items donated by local businesses. The District Teacher of the Year and two honor teachers will be announced that evening. The district also will recognize staff members who are retiring, as well as staff awards, teaching chairs and years of service.