Quest Federal Credit Union held its annual Logan County Teacher of the Year Awards on Friday afternoon at Bella Vino Events & Wine Room, honoring outstanding educators from across the region.
The full replay of the ceremony can now be viewed on PeakofOhioTV.com HERE.
Before the ceremony began, guests enjoyed a meal catered by 600 Downtown featuring fresh pizza, salad, garlic knots, and other favorites.
Quest Federal Credit Union CEO Matt Jennings spoke during the event, thanking educators for the impact they make in local schools and communities each day.
The 2026 Teachers of the Year were announced as follows:
- Morgan Ebbeskotte — Bellefontaine Elementary School
- Kevin Butler — Benjamin Logan Middle School
- Jennifer Wylie — Calvary Christian
- Ben Brockway — Ohio Hi-Point
- Julie Grider — Indian Lake Local Schools
- Ellie Johnson — Riverside Local Schools
- Andy Cotrell — West Liberty-Salem Local Schools
Several of the award winners added what it means to them to be honored with this achievement.
Past recipients of the award includes the following:
Bellefontaine
- 2019 — Tara Gastineau
- 2020 — Cody Sigrist
- 2021 — Katie Gallaway
- 2022 — Michaela Baker
- 2023 — Jeanie Tipple
- 2024 — Alicia Dinovo
- 2025 — Heather Rivon
Benjamin Logan
- 2019 — Spencer Reames
- 2020 — Shannon Peterson
- 2021 — Myles Bowers
- 2022 — John Stahl
- 2023 — Mollie Johns
- 2024 — Trisha Hemmelgarn
- 2025 — Natalie Hays
Indian Lake
- 2019 — Doug Reprogle
- 2020 — Pam Scarpella
- 2021 — Tracey Notestine
- 2022 — Jana McPherson
- 2023 — Christina Fullerton
- 2024 — Elaine Jacobs
- 2025 — Mike Pequignot
Ohio Hi-Point
- 2019 — Ryan Gilbert
- 2020 — Lindsay Wyan
- 2022 — Bob Alig
- 2023 — Jason Robinson
- 2024 — Ginger Shellenberger
- 2025 — Brooke Sizemore
Riverside
- 2019 — Christina Mann
- 2020 — Stacey Fauley
- 2021 — Tyler Hodge
- 2023 — Jack Switzer
- 2024 — Lucinda Flemming
- 2025 — Christine Schrage
Calvary Christian
- 2022 — Jenny Wren
- 2023 — Danae Dray
- 2024 — Jodie LaBelle
- 2025 — Jolyn Hermiller
West Liberty-Salem
- 2025 — Brian Yoder
Heartfelt words from each teacher’s nomination were read aloud during the ceremony, highlighting the impact they make both inside and outside the classroom.
The educators were recognized for their passion for teaching, dedication to students, leadership, compassion, and the positive difference they make in their schools every day.
Each honoree received a personalized glass plaque, a box of chocolates, and a special gift card for personal use.
Congratulations to all of this year’s outstanding educators!
