The Charles Pickitt Educator of the Year finalists have been announced! These awards recognize ATPE members who demonstrate exceptional or innovative capabilities in their respective educational fields.

Awards are divided into five categories—Administrator, Associate, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Services. The finalists are:

Administrator
Domingo Villarreal, La Joya ISD
Ramiro Pena, Banquete ISD
Sylvester Wilson, Corpus Christi ISD

Associate
Madonna Felan, Northside (20) ISD
Hilda Martinez, La Joya ISD
San Juana Mercado, Edinburg CISD

Elementary
Sarah “Sally” Hunter, Austin ISD
Christina “Chrissy” Leal, San Antonio ISD
Michael Renteria, Amarillo ISD

Secondary
Kimberly Grosenbacher, Boerne ISD
Kally Evans, Willis ISD
Roya Dinbali, Nacogdoches ISD

Special Services
Dr. Audrey G. Young, Nacogdoches ISD
Myra Rodriguez-Berrones, Zapata ISD
Yvonne Frate, Killeen ISD

Congratulations to these amazing educators! The winners will be announced at the 2021 ATPE Virtual Summit.