Each spring, PSF partners with CHCCS to host the district’s annual staff awards and recognition ceremony. During this event, PSF recognizes its Teaching Chair and Endowed Awards and also proudly provides financial support for district-named awards honoring educators and staff for excellence in supporting our schools. These awards are made possible through the generosity of local businesses, individual donors, and the annual Teachers First Love & Roses fundraiser.
2025 CHCCS Teacher of the Year, Jessie Grinnell from McDougle Middle School
Past CHCCS District Award Winners
“Of the Year” Awards
Teacher of the Year Award
- Jessie Grinnell, McDougle Middle, 2024-25
- Roxana Rojas, Seawell Elementary, 2023-24
- Brian Link, ECHHS, 2021-22
- Kimberly Jones, Chapel Hill High, 2020-21
- Eugenia Floyd, Scroggs Elementary, 2019-20
- Mary Patricia Peres-da-Silva, McDougle Middle, 2018-19
Principal of the Year Award
- Karen Galassi-Ferrer, FPG Bilingual, 2024-25
- Tiffany Cheshire, Phillips Middle, 2023-24
- Minnie Goins, Seawell Elementary, 2022-23
- Aisha Howard, McDougle Elementary, 2021-22
- Crystal Epps, Scroggs Elementary, 2020-21
- Robert Bales, McDougle Middle, 2019-21
- Emily Bivins, FPG Bilingual, 2018-19
Assistant Principal of the Year Award
- Alicia Curtis, East Chapel Hill High, 2024-25
- Shelba Levins, Chapel Hill High, 2023-24
- Jaimi West, McDougle Middle, 2022-23
- Lucas Paulsen, Carrboro High, 2021-22
- Kirtisha Jones, Northside, 2020-21
- Stacie Boyer, Ephesus, 2019-20
- Anna Hipps, Chapel Hill High, 2018-19
Current Awards
Award for Excellence in District Administration
- Katy Cobb, Lincoln Center Human Resources, 2024-25
- Noa Stuchiner, Director of Elementary Math and Science in the Instructional Services, Equity and Engagement Division, 2023-24
- Tammie Eddins, Lincoln Center, 2022-23
- Debra Atwater, Lincoln Center; Tim Gibson, Lincoln Center, 2021-22
- Brad Johnson, Director of Transportation, 2020-21
- Sherri Morris, Director of HR, Talent Acquisition and Programming, 2019-20
- Bill Mullin, Executive Director of School Facilities, Lincoln Center, 2017-18
Consummate Professional Award (sponsored by the CHCCS Association of Educators)
- Kimberly Manning, East Chapel Hill High, 2024-25
- Mary Alicia Lyons, Morris Grove Elementary, 2023-24
- Anne Tomalin, Chapel Hill High, 2022-23
- Gabriel Graña, Smith Middle, 2021-22
- Megan Stevenson, Culbreth Middle, 2020-21
- Tracy Bell, Glenwood Elementary, 2019-20
- Jaclyn Holland, Estes Hills Elementary, 2018-19
Public School Foundation Award for Support Staff Excellence in Exceptional Education and Student Services
- Emily Moorman, Carrboro Elementary, 2024-25
- Stephanie Thurber, Lincoln Center, 2023-24
- Tania Treml, Culbreth Middle, 2022-23
- Shannon Allee, Culbreth Middle, 2021-22
- Delia Hudson, McDougle Elementary, 2019-20
- Sonia Sutton, Chapel Hill High, 2018-19
- Stephanie Mazva-Cohen, SSW Culbreth Middle, 2017-18
- Matt Straub, Culbreth Middle, 2016-17
- Betsy Booth Scalco, SSW, Estes Hills Elementary, 2015-16
- Beth Murphy, Nurse, Rashkis, 2014-15
- Irene Slydel, Nurse, Smith Middle, 2013-14
- Tina Moore, Family Specialist, Smith Middle, 2012-13
- Jessica Harris, Counselor, East Chapel Hill High, 2011-12
- Robbie Brown, McDougle Elementary, 2010-11
- Ruth Morgan, EESS, Ephesus Elementary, 2009-10
- Emily Avetta, School Psychologist, Rashkis and Scroggs Elementary, 2008-09
- Rhonda Hairston, Counselor, McDougle Middle, 2007-08
- Rita Simpson, EE, McDougle Middle, 2006-07
- Carol Grigg, Nurse, Culbreth Middle School and Phoenix, 2005-06
- Kerry Sherrill, Family Specialist, Carrboro Elementary School, 2004-05
- Clementine Self, Reading, Seawell Elementary, 2003-04
Award for Excellence in District Administration
- Katy Cobb, Lincoln Center Human Resources, 2024-25
- Noa Stuchiner, Director of Elementary Math and Science in the Instructional Services, Equity and Engagement Division, 2023-24
- Tammie Eddins, Lincoln Center, 2022-23
- Debra Atwater, Lincoln Center; Tim Gibson, Lincoln Center, 2021-22
- Brad Johnson, Director of Transportation, 2020-21
- Sherri Morris, Director of HR, Talent Acquisition and Programming, 2019-20
- Bill Mullin, Executive Director of School Facilities, Lincoln Center, 2017-18
Jeanette Blackwell Mentor Teacher Award
- Rachel Etheridge, Ephesus Elementary, 2024-2025
- Ashley Lang, McDougle Middle, 2023-24
- Gretchen Pegram, Rashkis Elementary, 2021-22
- Kim Lindekugel, Chapel Hill High, 2019-20
- Carla Gilchrist, Glenwood Elementary, 2018-19
- Kirsten Venema, Ephesus Elementary 2017-18
- Catherine Molyet, McDougle Middle, 2016-17
- Tina Mansfield, Morris Grove Elementary, 2015-16
- Kendra Suggs-Shealey, Lincoln Center, 2014-15
- Alisa McAlister, McDougle Middle, 2013-14
- Christina Royster, Literacy Coach, Rashkis Elementary, 2012-13
- Louise Peters, Reading Specialist, McDougle Middle, 2011-12
- Katherine Andrews, Morris Grove Elementary, 2010-11
- Kim Fearrington, Carrboro Elementary, 2009-10
- Elizabeth Angell, Gifted Education Specialist, Glenwood Elementary, 2008-09
Elmo’s Diner Award for Excellence in Teaching Multi-Language Learners
- Jill Shatterly, FPGB Elementary, 2024-2025
- Camila Morales, Dual Language, FPGB Elementary, 2023-24
- Brandon Cartagena, Culbreth Middle, 2021-22
- Angela McChesney, ELL, Carrboro High 2019-20
- Shawna Catlett, French, Ephesus Elementary 2018-19
- Beth Watson, ESL, ECHHS, 2016-17
- Jessica Kelly, French, Culbreth, 2015-16
- Katherine McKinnon, Seawell Elementary, 2014-15
- Mimi Collins, ELL, Culbreth, 2012-13
- Karen Galassi-Ferrer, World Language, ECHHS, 2011-12
- Julie Dermody, ELL, McDougle Elementary, 2010-11
- L.J. Randolph, Spanish, Carrboro High, 2009-10
- Janet Davis-Castro, ELL, McDougle Elementary, 2008-09
- Sally Merryman Smith, Spanish, Smith, 2007-08
- Greg Cain, ESL, Smith, 2006-07
- Sandy Williamson, Spanish, ECHHS, 2005-06
Mary Scroggs Award for Excellence in Support Services
- Jennifer Dykes, Ephesus Elementary, 2024-2025
- Robin Nucilli (Lincoln Center), Lonnie Hatley (Transportation), 2023-2024
- Lillian Rodermond (CHHS), Stephen Crownson (Glenwood), Matthew Jorgenson (Lincoln Center) 2021-22
- Zaida Walker, Lincoln Center, 2019-20
- Andrene Powell, Northside Elementary, 2018-19
- Laila Bradford, IT, Lincoln Center, 2017-2018
- Cedric Bush, Teacher’s Assistant, Morris Grove Elementary, 2016-17
- Bobby Woodard, Maintenance Department, 2015-16
- Mark Foushee, Transportation, 2014-15
- Gina Clark, Custodian, McDougle Elementary, 2013-14
- Kristy Perone, Teacher’s Assistant, Mary Scoggs Elementary, 2012-13
- Melodie Kelly, Administrative Assistant, Rashkis Elementary, 2011-12
- Donna Gates, School Secretary, Culbreth Middle School, 2010-11
- Jim Ellis, CHCCS Transportation, 2009-10
- Rose Hetzell, Lincoln Center Human Resources, 2008-09
CHCCS Promising New Teacher Award
- Isabelle Trew, Scroggs Elementary, 2024-2025
- Lauren Oliver, Culbreth Middle,2023-2024
- Courtney Rogers, Frank Porter Graham Elementary, 2021-22
- Rody Huertas Ostolaza, 2019-20
- Torrance Jones, Northside Elementary, 2018-19
- Janine Barr, Glenwood Elementary, 2017-18
- Claire Gough, Culbreth Middle, 2016-17
- Morgan May, Culbreth Middle, 2015-16
- Diamond Jones, Northside Elementary, 2014-15
- Jasmine Johnson, Scroggs Elementary, 2013-14
- Kathleen Carswell, Grade 5, Morris Grove Elementary, 2012-13
- Chye Kornegay, East Chapel Hill High, 2008-09
- Bernadette Woods, Carrboro High, 2007-08
- Anna Collins, Kindergarten, Rashkis Elementary, 2006-07
- Kendra Fisher, Grade 3, Carrboro Elementary, 2005-06
BRMA Excellence in Equity (formerly Excellence in Equitable Teaching Award)
- Kimberly Manning, East Chapel Hill High, 2025-2026
- Joanne McClelland, Chapel Hill High, 2024-25
- Allison Crosetto, Phillips Middle, 2023-24
- Betsy Booth, Estes Elementary, 2022-23
- Evon Barnes, East Chapel Hill High, 2022-23
- Gabe Graña, Smith Middle, 2021-22
- Morgan Hunt, McDougle Elementary, 2021-22
- Janet Davis-Castro, Carrboro Elementary, 2021-22
- Matthew Murchison, Carrboro High, 2019-20
- Dana McCullum, McDougle Middle, 2019-20
- Tiffany Lloyd, Rashkis Elementary, 2019-20
- Timothy Walker, Carrboro High, 2018-19
- Eric Zeigler, Smith Middle, 2018-19
Courageous Educator Award (sponsored by the CHCCS Association of Educators)
- Molly Brooks, Carrboro High, 2024-2025
- Kristin Baillie, FPGB Elementary, 2023-24
- Hope Love, East Chapel Hill High, 2022-23
- Anna O’Connell, Carrboro High, 2021-22
- Ashley Sherman, Ephesus Elementary, 2020-21
- Adelaide Zarhen, Seawell Elementary, 2019-20
- Vanessa Diggs, East Chapel Hill High 2018-19
Past Awards
Public School Foundation Award for Excellence in Teaching Exceptional Children
- (for 2015-16 and beyond, see Kim Hoke Chair for Excellence in Teaching Exceptional Children)
- Jennifer Michalenok, Chapel Hill High, 2014-15
- Amy Lineberry, Phillips Middle, 2013-14
- Beth Kinney, Math, McDougle Elementary, 2012-13
- Hannah Goodwin-Brown, Carrboro Elementary, 2011-12
- Linda Jens, Frank Porter Graham Elementary, 2010-11
- Caroline Carlson, Estes Hills Elementary, 2009-10
- Paula Ferrell, McDougle Middle, 2008-09
- Terry Richards, Phillips Middle, 2007-08
- Rita Simpson, Exceptional Education, McDougle Middle, 2006-07
- Clementine Self, Reading Specialist, Seawell Elementary, 2003-04
- Rita Simpson, Exceptional Education, McDougle Middle, 2006-07
BRMA Multicultural Student Achievement (MSAN) Equity Equals Excellence Award
- Kimberly Jones, Chapel Hill High, 2021-22
- Jennifer Dykes, Ephesus, 2019-20
- Anna O’Connell, Carrboro High, 2018-19
- Delia Hudson, McDougle Elementary, 2018-19
The Reckford Teaching Prize for travel, study, or professional development (past award)
- Justin Seifts, East Chapel Hill High, 2022
- Courtney Sears, Ephesus Elementary, 2021
- Ashley Quick-Hooker, Northside Elementary, 2020
- William Melega, Chapel Hill High, 2019
- Kathryn Edelstein, East Chapel Hill High, 2018
University Mall Award for Excellence in Teaching Second Languages (past award)
- Carol Orringer, Ephesus, French
Heavner Award for Excellence in Teaching Cultural Arts (past award)
- Alycia Allen, CHHS, 1991-92
- Paul Hrusovsky, Glenwood, 1988-89
