After an extensive nomination, application and interview process, the Deer Valley Education Foundation and the Deer Valley Unified School District are proud to announce the 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year and Rookies of the Year.
2025-2026 Teachers of the Year
Kristi Hurlburt - Barry Goldwater High School
Kelley Robb - Barry Goldwater High School
Khalila Govan - Deer Valley High School
Corinne Gettys - Highland Lakes School
Courtney Biller - Hillcrest Middle School
Brandi King - Inspiration Mountain School
Catherin Race - Legend Springs Elementary Schoo
Mark Faust - Mountain Ridge High School
Jodi Todd - Mountain Shadows Elementary School
Kaylea Burstynski - Sandra Day O’Connor High School
Sara Cullen - Sierra Verde STEAM Academy
Dr. Matthew Henson - Terramar Academy of the Arts
Sydney Toups - Union Park School
2025-2026 Rookies of the Year
Dani Brashears - Canyon Springs STEM Academy
Josh Singleton - Deer Valley High School
Bridgette Brados - Sandra Day O’Connor High School
Melanie Kleimon - Sierra Verde STEAM Academy
Kathryn Santiago - Sonoran Foothills