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Nineteen educators in Contra Costa County have been named their school districts’ teacher of the year. With that distinction, they represent the nearly 8,600 teachers teaching in Contra Costa County public schools and community colleges. The teachers represent 18 county school districts, the Contra Costa Community College District and the Contra Costa County Office of Education.

Eligible teachers have also submitted their applications to be considered for the 2022-2023 Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year which is organized by the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE). This marks the 50th Anniversary of the Contra Costa County Teachers of the Year Program. This year’s theme is 50 Years of Teaching Excellence.

Running Time: approx. 90 minutes, with no intermission

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2022-2023 Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year Nominees:

• Sarah Frank, Acalanes Union High School District, Miramonte High School
• Kathleen Brown, Brentwood Union School District, Edna Hill Middle School
• Bernadette Geer, Byron Union School District, Timber Point Elementary School
• Christina Carter, Contra Costa County Office of Education, Contra Costa Adult School
• Maya Nelson, John Swett Unified School District, John Swett High School
• Mackenzie Tovani, Knightsen Elementary School District, Knightsen Elementary School
• Claudia Windfuhr, Lafayette School District, Stanley Middle School
• Crystal Shaw, Liberty Union High School District, Heritage High School
• Jamie Nunes, Martinez Unified School District, Las Juntas Elementary School
• Serina Culleton, Moraga School District, Donald L. Rheem Elementary School (Finalist)
• Katalina Gallo, Mt. Diablo Unified School District, Mt. Diablo High School
• Natasha Paul, Mt. Diablo Unified School District, Mt. Diablo High School (Finalist)
• Makaela Ann Huntsinger, Pittsburg Unified School District, Pittsburg Senior High School
• Georgianni Cappelletti, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Tassajara Hills Elementary
• Chavonta Edington, San Ramon Valley Unified School District, Diablo Vista Middle School (Finalist)
• Paula L. Rathert, Walnut Creek School District, Murwood School (Finalist)
• Luis F. Chacon, West Contra Costa Unified School District, Richmond High School
• Nashon Williams, West Contra Costa Unified School District, Lovonya DeJean Middle School
• Ellen Coatney, Contra Costa County Community College District, Contra Costa College

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Contra Costa County Office of Education