Spring Hill Schools is excited to announce its building-level honorees for the 2027 Kansas Teacher of the Year award. This award recognizes the district's outstanding certified teachers who excel in the areas of student success, content expertise, innovation and service to the profession.
The following teachers were first nominated, and then selected by their building for their excellence in teaching at their schools:
Spring Hill Early Learning Academy - Aly Daniels
Dayton Creek Elementary - Melissa Vest
Prairie Creek Elementary - Ashley Cunningham
Spring Hill Elementary - Katie Heiman
Timber Sage Elementary - Avery Ozier
Wolf Creek Elementary - Allison Ozier
Forest Spring Middle - Micaela Edwards
Spring Hill Middle - Lindsey Davey
Woodland Spring Middle - Melissa Snow
Spring Hill High - Tristan Bartley
“The outstanding Kansas Teacher of the Year honorees are truly deserving of this recognition,” said Executive Director of Schools Dr. Erin Smith. “They inspire curiosity, create a love of learning, and help students do their very best. I feel incredibly fortunate to work alongside such dedicated teachers."
Each year, the Kansas State Department of Education sponsors a statewide competition looking for an outstanding teacher to become its Kansas Teacher of the Year. The district honorees for the elementary and secondary levels will be announced in the coming weeks. Our two district honorees will then submit applications to be considered for the state’s award. Its mission is to build and utilize a network of exemplary teachers who are leaders in the improvement of schools, student performance and the teaching profession.
