With over 200 nominations, we are gearing up for our 10th Annual School Heroes—Top Teacher, Top Employees, and Top Leaders—of 2023 awards and issue. We asked you our readers to submit nominations for those educators, employees, and administrators that consistently go above and beyond the call of duty. Those who innovate, dare to make a change at their schools. Those who inspire students and other staff members to reach their full potential. Those who meet education challenges head-on.
Orange County is fortunate enough to have so many extraordinary schools. This year we’ve extended our reach to all forms of education—from private and public, to alternative and online schools—and the response was overwhelming.
Thank you, principals, school heads, and district officials for spreading the word. Thank you, parents, peers, and students for sending in nominations. Thank you to our judges for carefully reviewing each essay submitted.
Look out for the finalists listed in our February issue and the Top Teacher, Top Employee, and Leadership Award winner of Orange County honored in our Our School Heroes Issue in March. More details about our virtual event announcing each teacher, employee, and leader can be found on parentingoc.com.
Top Teacher Finalists
Top Employee Finalists
Helene Le says
Would we be able to nominate for more than one teacher?
If so, would it be okay if they were from the same school?
Marketing and Event Coordinator says
Hi Helene, yes of course you can nominate as many school heroes as you like. Thanks for participating!
Valerie Gordon says
We nominate our spectacular Office Manager/ Solve problem/ second mom to our children. Sheri McPhillips is just the best!!!!
Andrea Morris says
When will it be announced who won
Marketing and Event Coordinator says
At the virtual event and in our March Issue!
Linda Beecher says
Thank you!
Linda Beecher says
When are the submissions due for Top Leader, Top Teacher, Top Employee? I am not finding the submission date easily.
Thanks!
Marketing and Event Coordinator says
It’s November 28!