Published on Wed., January 7, 2026
The 2025-26 Lynchburg City Schools (LCS) Teachers of the Year for each school have been selected! The School Teacher of the Year award recognizes educators who go above and beyond to support students and families, foster uplifting school cultures, give back to the community, and lead the way in educational excellence. These teachers demonstrates leadership and innovation in all they do and are known for their positive impact on students, families, colleagues, and community members.
Stay tuned for the announcement of the division-wide LCS 2025-26 Teacher of the Year soon!
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year:
Elementary School
- W. M. Bass Elementary: Amanda Walker
- Bedford Hills Elementary: Caroline Arp
- Dearington Elementary: Meredith Adams
- Heritage Elementary: Jaime Cooksey
- Linkhorne Elementary: Kara Byrne
- Paul Munro Elementary: Ashley Garlock
- Perrymont Elementary: Kinsey Brackman
- R. S. Payne Elementary: Benjamin Hill
- Sandusky Elementary: Verna Lamb
- Sheffield Elementary: JoHannah Cortez
First photo: R. S. Payne Elementary Teacher of the Year Benjamin Hill. Second photo: Sandusky Elementary Teacher of the Year Verna Lamb.
Middle School
- Linkhorne Middle: Brooke Spencer
- P. L. Dunbar Middle: Hunter Swann
- Sandusky Middle: Tess Clay
First photo: Dunbar Middle Teacher of the Year Hunter Swann. Second photo: Linkhorne Middle Teacher of the Year Brooke Spencer (second from the left).
High School
- E. C. Glass High: Ashley Marot
- Heritage High: Bill Carter
First photo: E. C. Glass High Teacher of the Year Ashley Marot. Second photo: Heritage High Teacher of the Year Bill Carter (second from the right).
Specialty Schools
- Fort Hill Community School: George Hurt
- Hutcherson Academy: Cheryl Hughes
- Laurel Regional Program: Kelly Grimm
- T. C. Miller Academy: Debbie Wilson
- Turning Point Academy: Olivia Johnson
