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Twin Rivers Unified School District

Teacher of the Year Program

2026-2027 District Teachers of the Year Mandie Tepe of Sierra View Elementary and Jarret Black of Rio Linda High School

Congratulations to Mandie Tepe of Sierra View Elementary and Jarrett Black of Rio Linda High School on being named Twin Rivers District Teachers of the Year! Your passion, dedication, and impact in the classroom truly set you apart. Thank you for going above and beyond, making a difference every day for our students and school communities. They 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 Nomination Form) are due to Communications. 
TBD District Teacher of the Year essays are due via email to communications@trusd.net. 
January 2027 Essays are read and ranked by the District Teacher of the Year Selection Committee. 
May 2027 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

 
Who may be nominated for Teacher of the Year?
Fully credentialed teachers, including teachers not assigned to school sites, may serve as Teacher of the Year. However, in order to be considered as a District Teacher of the Year, the candidate must have been teaching for at least a total of eight years in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. (Note: pre-kindergarten teachers that hold multiple subject and ECE Education Specialist credentials are eligible for consideration). Only classroom teachers can advance to the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) Teachers of the Year program.  
 
Who can submit a nomination for Teacher of the Year?
Any person – teacher, colleague, parent, student, district employee, or community member, may submit a nomination. Self-nominations are also accepted. 
 
Who selects the District Teacher of the Year?
District Selection Committees are comprised of district employees. They will select two District Teachers of the Year (representing PreK-6 and 7-12). 
 
Additional Questions?
Contact your school principal or communications@trusd.net. 

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