Staff of the Year 2026

Celebrating Excellence in Action

Catapult Learning Staff of the Year (SOTY) recognizes the most outstanding educators and staff who go above and beyond in creating brighter futures for our students, through our evidence-based programs. Each year, the SOTY awards name regional, territory, and overall winners for Teacher of the Year and Support Professional of the Year. Meet the educators and staff behind the impact—and see how excellence is defined at Catapult Learning.

Overall Staff of the Year Winner

Coming soon . . .

Territory Winners

Teacher of the Year

Miriam Santos-Amador

Midwest Territory

Edward Carlin

Mid-Atlantic Territory

Ivy Nedzweckas Dealey

Northeast Territory

Mary Kaperzinski

South & West Territory

Support Professional of the Year

Amber Diaz

Midwest Territory

Destiny Alvarado

Mid-Atlantic Territory

Jo Don Orimaco

Northeast Territory

Lorna Gardon

South & West Territory

Regional Winners

Teacher of the Year

Cordell Brown

Miriam Santos-Amador

Rachel Bentlage

Edward Carlin

Esther Ferraro

Ivy Nedzweckas Dealey

Pessy Perel

Carmen Bender

Mary Kaperzinski

Felicia Skvarna

Support Professional of the Year

Amber Diaz

Christina Shebesta

Destiny Alvarado

Emily Magaletta

Lynn Panepinto

Moath Alhamayel

Jo Don Orimaco

Sarah Alexander

Lorna Gardon

Celeste Oakes