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.
2025 Linda Brown Fellows Award Recipients:
- Neysa Williams
- Jessica Jacobs
- Kristin Sura
- Graham Johns
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.
2025 Star Award Recipients:
- Ivana Cobos
- Amanda Richardson
- Salvador Guerrero Angel
- Tom Mohun
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.
From left to right: Anna Yarbrough, Neysa Williams, Cindy Flores, Jessica Jacobs, Kristin Sura, Graham Johns.
From left to right: Anna Yarbrough, Ivana Cobos, Amanda Richardson, Salvador Guerrero Angel (Tom Mohun was not present for the photo), Cindy Flores.