Orange County is home to some of the nation's best teachers, and we are proud to recognize some of our finest educators each year.
On April 27, 2023, the 2024 finalists were surprised in their classrooms. Visit the OCDE Newsroom for all the details: OCDE makes surprise visits to announce the 2024 Orange County Teachers of the Year.
Congratulations!
Laura Blackie
San Joaquin Elementary School Saddleback Valley Unified School District |
Vivian Chang
Red Hill Elementary School
Tustin Unified School District |
Kelli Elliott
Orange Coast College
Coast Community College District |
Francisco Sandoval
Orangethorpe Elementary School
Fullerton School District |
Matthew Smith
Red Hill Lutheran School
Private School
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Leslie Whitaker
Esencia K-8
Capistrano Unified School District |
