Building-level Teacher and Support Staff of the Year honorees for 2026 announced

The 2025-2026 building-level Teacher of the Year (TOY) and Support Staff of the Year (SSOY) honorees were surprised by special presentations. These staff members were nominated by students, parents and co-workers and chosen as the honoree from their building by their fellow staff members. They are: 

• Early Childhood - Christina Buchek (TOY) and Laura Wick (SSOY)
• Bridgeway - Tracy Hilgenbrink (TOY) and Angela Barringhaus (SSOY)
• Drummond - Courtney Cady (TOY) and Connor Kirk (SSOY)
• Parkwood - Sarah Adams (TOY) and Michelle Evans (SSOY)
• Rose Acres - Maritza Caldera (TOY) and Ella Wagner (SSOY)
• Willow Brook - Katharine Ackman (TOY) and Lakeisha Griffin (SSOY)
• Remington - Kelley Mueller (TOY) and Melanie Wagner (SSOY)
• Holman - Angela Huesgen (TOY) and Lakiva Murphy (SSOY)
• Pattonville Heights - Chip Ianiri (TOY) and Brandt Jefferson (SSOY)
• High School - Madison Avery (TOY) and Terry Olishile (SSOY)
• District Services - Billy Boner (SSOY)

Pattonville staff members will have the chance to advance in the district-level process and all of these honorees will be recognized at District Appreciation Night on May 4. See a full list of nominees. 

Watch the surprises