Augustine Cheung
Heritage Oak Private School
“This nomination is an honor. It means that hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed. I am thankful to my directors and peers for believing in me.”
Lynda Donovan
Our Lady Queen of Angels School
“I am humbled to be recognized for a role I love dearly. It is my privilege to work with our little learners. Watching them discover their talents and abilities brings me great joy.”
Penny Endicott
Robert C. Fisler School
“I feel humbled. I feel honored. I feel lucky to be a part of an amazing learning community environment that supports teachers, students and parents to be the best that they can be.”
Brianna Harb
Sounds of Color Studio
“Being nominated as a Top Teacher finalist for Orange County is like a big hug from every student I teach and every parent I know. I am privileged to be a part of all of my students’ lives.”
Taly Harel-Marian
TVT Community Day School
“There has never been a more challenging time to be a teacher. … My goal in teaching is to have a positive lasting impact on my students.”
Jil Llewellyn
The Pegasus School
“I love empowering my students who might think they are not ‘good at math’ by showing them that with focus and perseverance, anyone can be a math person.”
Ramon Morales, Ph.D.
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
“There are many teachers and staff members who dedicate so much of their time, their energy and their talents to support, guide and inspire students in their learning, most especially in these very challenging times.”
Melissa Montañez
Vibrant Minds Charter School
“This nomination is a beautiful recognition. … It is confirmation that I am on the right path and doing my part to be a light to scholars, parents and colleagues.”
Heidi Morgan
Calvary Christian School
“This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes from those who work alongside me every day, and I share it with them. I’d also like to share it with my greatest model and mentor, my mother.”
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Joshua Riturban
Fairmont Private Schools — North Tustin Campus
“Receiving recognition for being a Top Teacher is a result of sharing with students what brings happiness to my life, and discovering ways to inspire them to become better versions of themselves.”
Todd Schulman
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School
“This nomination means the world to me. … Making a difference is the best part of teaching and this proves I make a difference in my students’ lives.”
Alex Segal
TVT Community Day School
“I am thankful for my wonderful students, fantastic colleagues and the entire TVT community for enabling me to promote joy, knowledge and innovation on a daily basis.”
Charlee Sessions
Oxford Preparatory Academy — South Orange County
“It is a privilege to work and grow with my students. Together we embrace [that] learning can be messy, grace is powerful, risks are rewarding and the confidence to change courses can make all the difference.”
Barbara Shaw
Fairmont Private Schools — San Juan Capistrano
“We teach because we are devoted to discovering new pathways to engage and inspire students towards academic excellence and to have an entrepreneurial spirit.”
Linh Pham Terry
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
“I am so fortunate to be part of the amazing AESD community that is committed to empowering scholars with the motivation and confidence to lead, think critically and embrace innovation.”
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