2023 Educator of the Year Awards
Each year we proudly recognize the outstanding achievements and commitments of Fresno County teachers, school administrators, and school employees. These individuals represent the high standards, hard work, and dedication ever present throughout the field of education.
The program celebrates their achievement and success, and shares their vision with the entire education community.
Event Information
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Saroyan Theatre
7:00pm
2023 Teacher of the Year
Emmelin Herrera
Elementary Teacher
Fresno Unified School District
Finalists
Dominique Rowden
Speech Language Pathologist
Kerman Unified School District
Alana Woodin
Teacher/Activities Director
Orange Cove High School
Kings Canyon Unified School District
2023 Employee of the Year
Robert "Bobby" Zavala
Maintenance and Operations Site Team Lead
Kerman Unified School District
Finalists
Andrew Nabors
Coordinator, Administrative Services
Clovis Unified School District
Bernadette Sanchez
School Social Worker
Kings Canyon Unified School District
2023 Administrator of the Year
Matilda Soria
Senior Director of Early Care and Education
Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
Finalists
Tumani Heights
Manager II - Foster and Homeless District Liason
Fresno Unified School District
Sam Polanco
Principal, Sanger West High School
Sanger Unified School District
2023 Barnett Award Winner
Tumani Heights
Manager II - Foster and Homeless District Liason
Fresno Unified School District