2025 Award
Finalist Videos
Personalized Learning Classroom of the Year
This award goes to the teacher who has best implemented personalized learning strategies and created a learner-centered culture.
Primary (PreK-2)
Bernadette Leonis-Fritsen
Douglas County School District, NV
Amanda Koppenhaver
Red Lion Area School District, PA
Jamie Mitchell
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Intermediate (3-5)
Kayla Chopp
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Colton Christensen
J.O. Combs Unified School District, AZ
Katy Gibe
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Middle (6-8)
Krystal Koontz
Douglas County School District, NV
Amanda Woodard
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Lyndsie Zinicola
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
High School (9-12)
Jennifer Hepworth
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Ryann Kulbeth
Churchill County School District, NV
Karla Ludemann
Weston County School District, WY
PreK-12 Specialist
Melanie Holts
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Andrew Parrish
Douglas County School District, NV
Kelsey Sampsel
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Change Agent Instructional Coach of the Year
This award goes to the instructional coach who best embodies innovation, fosters a culture of growth among staff, and supports teachers and brings the Instructional Model to life.
Shawn Healy
D49 Falcon Zone, CO
Dr. Selvi Peoples
J.O. Combs Unified School District, AZ
Jennifer Worthington
Douglas County School District, NV
Change Management
Principal of the Year
This award goes to the principal who best demonstrates effective leadership to bring the district Instructional Model to life.
Pam Gilmartin
Douglas County School District, NV
Kimi Melendy
Churchill County School District, NV
Seann O'Connor
D49 - Falcon Zone, CO
Change Management
District Leader of the Year
This award goes to the district leader who has demonstrated effective leadership through second-order change using the Digital Convergence Framework.
Leslie Peters
Douglas County School District, NV
Libby Stambaugh
Red Lion Area School District, PA
Tim Scheck
D49 - Falcon Zone, CO
Innovation Award
The Innovation Award is designed to recognize individuals or organizations who have created and implemented innovative programs, practices, partnerships, policies, and activities that improve the student experience.
Explorations
Douglas County School District, NV
Teacher Evaluation System
D49 - Falcon Zone, CO
Infinity Award
The Infinity Award is designed to highlight best practices of districts in Stages 6-7 and beyond.