Teacher/Staff of the Year

Blanche Sims Elementary

On Wednesday, @SimsElementary celebrated its staff members of the year: Kristen Malkasian (Teacher of the Year), Debbie Manganello (Ancillary Staff of the Year) and Petra Guenther (Support Staff of the Year). #AlwaysLakeOrion pic.twitter.com/18s2M86W7C

— Lake Orion Community Schools (@LkOrionSchools) January 29, 2025

Orion Oaks Elementary

Today @OrionOaksElem celebrated its honored staff for 2024-25: Teacher of the Year Wendy Tait, Support Staff Member of the Year Shelly Krueger and Ancillary Staff Member of the Year Jennifer Carpus. Krueger and Carpus are also the district representative in their categories. pic.twitter.com/NhA9my0gY6

— Lake Orion Community Schools (@LkOrionSchools) February 6, 2025

Carpenter Elementary

Congratulations to the Carpenter Elementary staff celebrated with honors for 2024-25 school year.
- Teaching Staff Member of the Year: Jessica Ligrow
- Ancillary Staff Member of the Year: Jeannine Crissman
- Support Staff Member of the Year: Julie Magnus pic.twitter.com/qdCYGN03oH

— Lake Orion Community Schools (@LkOrionSchools) March 6, 2025

Waldon Middle School

At @WaldonMS, the staff honors for 2024-25 were celebrated recently for their impact each day on the Dragons. Dana Hay was named Teacher of the Year, Heather Creps as Ancillary Staff Member of the Year and Bridget Llewellyn as the Support Staff Member of the Year. pic.twitter.com/65qfPU8BLf

— Lake Orion Community Schools (@LkOrionSchools) March 25, 2025

Paint Creek Elementary

Congrats to the 2024-25 @PC_ElSchool staff honorees: Teacher of the Year Dan Mattar (LOCS Elementary TOY), Secretary Kathy Eveland as Support Staffer of the year, and Media Specialist Jaclyn Shugart as Ancillary Staff Member of the Year. #AlwaysLakeOrion https://t.co/UTvmUQNZJI pic.twitter.com/tjv7QpDL0G

— Lake Orion Community Schools (@LkOrionSchools) February 4, 2025

Early Childhood Center

The @LOCSEarly Childhood staff honored its 2024-25 staff of the year: Lori Frohock, ECC Ancillary Staff of the Year; Erica Rock, ECC Teacher of the Year; Collette Duey, ECC Support Staff of the Year. pic.twitter.com/FNC2benhDe

— Lake Orion Community Schools (@LkOrionSchools) February 21, 2025

Scripps Middle School

Congratulations to the Scripps Middle School staff celebrated with honors for 2024-25 school year. Teacher of the Year: Scott Cox
Ancillary Staff Member of the Year: Rebecca Lowe Support Staff Member of the Year: Tiffany Clark pic.twitter.com/kuuh8Ca31F

— Lake Orion Community Schools (@LkOrionSchools) March 9, 2025

Pine Tree Center

Congratulations to the Pine Tree Center staff honored for the 2024-25 school year: Teacher of the Year Randy DeRyckere; Ancillary Staff Member Annette Collins; Support Staff Member Patrick Meyer pic.twitter.com/gDU4kuoRrE

— Lake Orion Community Schools (@LkOrionSchools) March 12, 2025

Robin Ross, Blanche Sims Elementary

Jackie Moses, Waldon Middle School

Stacy Giles, Carpenter Elementary

Carrie Montreuil, Pine Tree Center

Karen Morrow, Paint Creek Elementary

Wendy Deutsch, Scripps Middle School

Congratulations to Mrs. Soule, our Webber Teacher of the Year! #alwayslakeorion #webberelementary #positivityinaction pic.twitter.com/nO1L3gkGze

— Webber Elementary (@WebberElem) January 31, 2023

Congrats to Mrs. Charles on being selected as our Teacher of the Year at Carpenter! We are grateful for your hard work, optimism, and positive energy in first grade! @LkOrionSchools #AlwaysLakeOrion pic.twitter.com/r2BvMXjXPx

— CarpenterElementary (@Carpenter_LO) January 31, 2023

Congratulations to Jillyan Fuller for being recognized as The Waldon Teacher of the Year. Many words provided by the staff explain why she is a Champion of Hope! pic.twitter.com/fLofhEywgb

— Ben Kirby (@kirby_ben) February 7, 2023

Congratulations to Michelle Russell, 1st grade teacher. Michelle was honored by her principal and colleagues as the Paint Creek Elementary Teacher of the Year! #AlwaysLakeOrion pic.twitter.com/9x1iPiQlIK

— Paint Creek Ele. (@PC_ElSchool) January 23, 2023

Congratulations Kelly Stalions @StalionsKelly 2022-2023 Scripps Teacher of the Year! We appreciate everything you do for our Ss in and out of the classroom! @LkOrionSchools pic.twitter.com/dvpNG0PeLv

— Scripps MS (@Scripps_MS) February 24, 2023

Congratulations Mrs. Burks our Webber Teacher of the Year! #alwayslakeorion #webberelementary pic.twitter.com/rRqoJZVEys

— Webber Elementary (@WebberElem) January 19, 2022

Congrats to Mrs. Mammen on being selected as our Teacher of the Year at Carpenter! We are grateful for your hard work, dedication, and energy in third grade! @LkOrionSchools #AlwaysLakeOrion pic.twitter.com/r55EVaO7pN

— CarpenterElementary (@Carpenter_LO) January 28, 2022

Congratulations to Pine Tree Center’s Teacher of the Year Liz Humiecki! pic.twitter.com/slR44c2nQg

— Pine Tree Center (@PineTreeCenter) February 9, 2022

Congratulations to Stadium Drive Elementary’s Teacher of the Year Mrs. Lareau 💚 @StadiumDriveLO @3rdgraderocks3 pic.twitter.com/T9YsmzKMns

— Stadium Drive Elementary (@StadiumDriveLO) January 26, 2022

Congratulations to Mr. Maxfield! 2021-2022 Scripps teacher of the year! Mr. Max does it all - tiktok, snow flag football, classroom pet & making 7th grade Social Studies a great experience for our Ss!@LkOrionSchools pic.twitter.com/3yLMZS59IZ

— Scripps MS (@Scripps_MS) January 27, 2022

Dana Veeder, 4th grade teacher is recognized as the Teacher of the Year for Paint Creek Elementary. Congratulations Mrs. Veeder! 🎉. #AlwaysLakeOrion pic.twitter.com/o2pA6OC4ml

— Paint Creek Ele. (@PC_ElSchool) March 12, 2021

Mrs. MUCCI- Webber Teacher of the year! Congratulations! #AlwaysLakeOrion #webberelementary pic.twitter.com/ev0wBapHHh

— Webber Elementary (@WebberElem) February 24, 2021