It is an honor for Washington County Public Schools to announce and congratulate the following teachers selected by their respective schools as their 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.
These persons were chosen by their colleagues because they exemplify the best of being a teacher for Washington County Public Schools and the service they provide to the community, school and most importantly, students.
Elementary Schools
Abingdon Kari Akers
Greendale Lucy Davenport
High Point Paul Davidson
Meadowview Melissa Atwell
Rhea Valley Connie Gregor
Valley Institute Amy Dewease
Watauga Shawna Meade
Middle Schools
Damascus Lisa Blackburn
Glade Spring Amy Surber
E. B. Stanley Elizabeth McCall
Wallace Angela Waites
Secondary Schools
Abingdon High Brian Butler
John S. Battle High Gina Turner
Patrick Henry High Jared Mitchell
Holston High Cynthia Parkin
WC CTE Center Katherine Litton
These teachers will be recognized as their building’s Teacher of the Year at the Washington County School Board meeting on January 20, 2026.
As well, we are excited to announce and congratulate the grade level Teacher of the Year for 2025-2026. Each of the building’s Teacher of the Year could be chosen as all are models of what it means to be a teacher.
2025-2026 Elementary School Teacher of the Year ~ Amy Dewease
2025-2026 Middle School Teacher of the Year ~ Amy Surber
2025-2026 High School Teacher of the Year ~ Katherine Litton
The 2025-2026 Washington County Teacher of the Year will be announced during the Washington County School Board Meeting on January 20, 2026, and will be our Division’s candidate for the Region VII Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations to all as we celebrate these exemplary teachers of Washington County Schools.