You have the chance to recognize the teachers in the community who go the extra mile for their students.
The 2026 Teacher of the Year Awards, sponsored by Quest Federal Credit Union, will honor one teacher from each school district for their dedication, passion, and the positive impact they make in students’ lives every day.
The 2025 Teachers of the Year were:
- Heather Rivon, Bellefontaine City Schools
- Natalie Hays, Benjamin Logan Schools
- Mike Pequignot, Indian Lake Schools
- Brooke Sizemore, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
- Christine Schrage, Riverside Local Schools
- Jolyn Hermiller, Calvary Christian Schools
- Brian Yoder, West Liberty-Salem Schools
Other past recipients include:
- Bellefontaine City Schools: Tara Gastineau (2019), Cody Sigrist (2020), Katie Gallaway (2021), Michaela Baker (2022), Jeanie Tipple (2023), Alicia Dinovo (2024)
- Benjamin Logan Schools: Spencer Reames (2019), Shannon Peterson (2020), Myles Bowers (2021), John Stahl (2022), Mollie Johns (2023), Trisha Hemmelgarn (2024)
- Indian Lake Schools: Doug Reprogle (2019), Pam Scarpella (2020), Tracey Notestine (2021), Jana McPherson (2022), Christina Fullerton (2023), Elaine Jacobs (2024)
- Ohio Hi-Point Career Center: Ryan Gilbert (2019), Lindsay Wyan (2020), Bob Alig (2022), Jason Robinson (2023), Ginger Shellenberger (2024)
- Riverside Local Schools: Christina Mann (2019), Stacey Fauley (2020), Tyler Hodge (2021), Jack Switzer (2023), Lucinda Flemming (2024)
- Calvary Christian Schools: Jenny Wren (2022), Danae Dray (2023), Jodie LaBelle (2024)
Nominations for the 2026 awards are now open.
You can recognize a teacher by visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26LoganTotY.
These awards are a way to celebrate the educators in your community who inspire, guide, and shape the future of Logan County’s students every day.
