Wake County
School District
Congratulations to our 2025-26 Teacher of the Year semi-finalists!
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Congratulations to our semi-finalists for 2025-26 Teacher of the Year!
They are, from top left to bottom right:
- Ahmed Benamrane, ESL teacher at Reedy Creek Elementary
- Drew Markham, Social studies teacher at Panther Creek High
- Jennifer Andorfer, 6th grade science and social studies teacher at Holly Grove Middle
- Amy Crump, Drafting/CTE teacher at Apex High
- Emily Dunn, Cross categorial resource teacher at Hortons Creek Elementary
- Matin Maani, 7th grade social studies teacher at Apex Friendship Middle
- Theresa Howard, 1st grade teacher at Barton Pond Elementary
- Sarah Greene, Spanish teacher at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
- Nicole D'Arcy, 6th grade math teacher at Wendell Magnet Middle
- Sarah Kronenwetter, Chorus teacher at South Garner High
- Jessica Black, 50% ESL and 50% AIG teacher at Creech Road Elementary
- Katresse Credle, Cross categorial resource teacher at Rolesville Elementary
- Krista Dingess, 3rd grade teacher at A.B. Combs Magnet Elementary
- Claire Johnson, Kindergarten teacher at Washington Magnet Elementary
- Elizabeth Roebuck, 4th grade teacher at Forestville Road Elementary
- Kristin Mares, 7th grade social studies teacher at Moore Square Magnet Middle
- Rachel Lawrence, 7th grade English teacher at Heritage Middle
- Shana Barr, Music teacher at Swift Creek Elementary
- Megan Baker, 2nd grade teacher at Lynn Road Elementary
- Lindsay Martin, Social studies teacher at Sanderson High
These 20 educators from across our district were recognized by their peers and school leadership for the incredible work they do in the classroom each and every day. Ten finalists will be named in early April and the winner will be announced at our Teacher of the Year Banquet on May 20.