Celebrating Excellence in Education
Explore the talents of educators in ESC Region 13! As autumn arrives, the Texas State Teacher of the Year Program celebrates outstanding educators, recognizing 40 Regional Teachers of the Year. This elite group includes two State Teachers of the Year, distinguished in elementary and secondary education, along with four state finalists. Notably, these educators represent the excellence found in each of the 20 Education Service Center regions across Texas.
ESC Region 13 2026 Teachers of the Year:
 | Elementary:
Pooja Mulgaonker
Austin ISD |
 | Secondary:
Victoria Sanders
Round Rock ISD |
2026 Regional Elementary Teachers
| Pooja Mulgaonker | Austin ISD |
 | Tara Callais
| Blanco ISD |
 | Karla Jackson | Comfort ISD |
 | Gabriela Aviles | Del Valle ISD |
 | Kaylie Clare-Sherman | Dime Box ISD |
 | Jena Bernhard | Dripping Springs ISD |
 | Marissa Marciel | Elgin ISD |
 | Christy Porterfield | Florence ISD |
 | Karyn Claire Rode | Fredericksburg ISD |
 | Miles Glasscock | Georgetown ISD |
 | Carlos Alberto Gutierrez Toro | Gonzales ISD |
 | Jacob Dellinger | Granger ISD |
 | Klaudia Paniagua | Hays CISD |
 | Victoria Atkinson | Hutto ISD |
 | Cayla Cano | Jarrell ISD |
 | Courtney Boyles | Lago Vista ISD |
 | Stephanie Price | Lake Travis ISD |
 | Shauna Langham | Liberty Hill ISD |
 | Sarah Barnett | Lockhart ISD |
 | Yvonne Herrera | Manor ISD |
 | Beatriz Valdez | Pflugerville ISD |
 | Celestino Pacheco | San Marcos CISD |
 | Khristian Salters | Taylor ISD |
 | Andrew Marks | University of Texas Charter School Systems |
 | Jenny Durkin | Wimberley ISD |
2026 Regional Secondary Teachers
Nominate Your District Teachers of the Year
Recognizing Excellence in Education
Celebrate excellence in education by nominating your District Teachers of the Year! We are seeking nominations for both Elementary and Secondary categories to represent Region 13's Teacher of the Year. If you know an exceptional teacher who deserves recognition, now is the time to act.
Shine a Spotlight on Dedication and Passion
Let's Celebrate Remarkable Educators
Nominate your District Teachers of the Year today, and let us honor their dedication, passion, and commitment to shaping young minds. Together, we can celebrate the remarkable educators who make a lasting impact on our student's lives.
