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Teacher of the Year Program

2025-2026 District Teacher of the year

Congratulations to Mirna Flores-Perez, a passionate 4th grade Dual Language Immersion teacher at Madison Elementary, as our District Teacher of the Year! Mirna's commitment to fostering a love of learning and language in her students makes a real difference every day. She will represent TR in the Sacramento County Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony later this year.

Timeline for the Teacher of the Year Process

Timeline for the Teacher of the Year Process

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The nomination process begins throughout the district. Principals establish a Teacher of the Year selection process to identify a candidate who best meets the selection criteria. Download the Teacher of the Year Nomination Form.
TBD The Teacher of the Year nomination form is due to school offices.
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Principal/Supervisor site selections (via Google Form) are due to Communications. 
TBD District Teacher of the Year essays are due via email to Communications@trusd.net
January 2026 Essays are read and ranked by the District Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. 
May 2026 Teachers of the Year will be recognized. Two District Teachers of the Year will be announced. 

Program Overview

 
Twin Rivers Unified School District is pleased to participate in the Teacher of the Year (TOY) program through the Sacramento County Office of Education. This program highlights educational innovation, student learning and the rewards of teaching. The Teacher of the Year process pays tribute to our teaching force, the complexity of challenges that confront our schools and the need to promote collaboration and teamwork to meet those challenges. Anyone may submit a nomination form - staff members, students, families and community members as well as teachers themselves.

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