East Central ISD Announces 2025–2026 Campus Teachers of the Year

Each Campus Teacher of the Year represents the heart of East Central ISD — inspiring students, supporting families, and going above and beyond to make a difference every day.

Please join us in congratulating the following educators:

• Amanda Torres — Highland Forest Elementary

• Michelle Devally — Heritage Middle School

• Ann Apolinar — Salado Elementary

• Brenda Rodriguez — CAST Lead High School

• Monica Guzman-McCann — Valor Middle School

• Alaric Chaney — Pecan Valley STEM Academy

• Neiya Nelson — Legacy Middle School

• Anthony Sanchez — East Central High School

• Valerie Robinson — Bexar County Learning Center/RTC

• Deonna Alvizo — Honor Elementary

• Candace Halcomb — Harmony Elementary

• Brianna Salazar — Sinclair Elementary

• Lynn Cruz — Oak Crest Elementary

• Alexa Koenning — Tradition Elementary

Congratulations to all of our honorees — thank you for the dedication, passion, and care you bring to East Central ISD. You can read more about each one at the link below.

Teachers of the Year