Each year, Excellence in Education proudly recognizes the extraordinary educators and staff members who make a lasting impact on students across the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD). Through the Linda Brown Fellows Awards and the Star Awards, we honor teachers and classified staff whose dedication, creativity, and innovation help shape the future of our schools.
The awards are made possible through nominations submitted by parents, students, teachers, and community members. Recipients are announced at our annual fall ceremony, a celebration of the passion and commitment that drive student success in our community.
The Linda Brown Fellows Award: Celebrating Innovators in the Classroom
The Linda Brown Fellows Awards are presented to TTUSD teachers who exemplify creativity, innovation, and exceptional dedication to education. These teachers inspire a love of learning every day, finding new ways to engage and empower their students. Each recipient receives a $2,000 grant for educational enhancement and $1,500 for personal use, supporting their continued growth and innovation in the classroom.
2026 Fellows Award recipients:
Megan Rose: Tahoe Lake and Kings Beach Elementary
Brooke McCaffrey: Sierra High School
Veronica Ortega: Kings Beach Elementary
Mike Mazzie: Truckee High School
The Star Award: Recognizing Dedication
Behind every successful school are classified staff members whose efforts often take place behind the scenes, and their impact is felt by every student, teacher, and family. The Star Awards honor these individuals for going above and beyond to provide outstanding support within TTUSD. Star Award winners each receive $1,500 for personal use, a small token of gratitude for their tremendous dedication.
Stars Award Recipients
Omar Reyes: North Tahoe High School
Tehya Cannon: Sierra Teen Education Parenting Program
Kevin Flores: North Tahoe High School
Missy Wolfe: Facilities
By celebrating teachers and staff who inspire, innovate, and support, we continue the tradition of fostering excellence in TTUSD schools.
Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees, and thank you to the parents, students, and community members whose nominations help shine a spotlight on the incredible people shaping our children’s future.