2026 Award Winners
Congratulations to the following outstanding school employees, teachers, and campus leaders named winners of the 2026 ResponsiveEd Staff of the Year for our ResponsiveEd family of schools. These individuals have gone above and beyond for their students and families and embody our mission to provide hope for students.
School Employee of the Year
Rachel Altman | Northeast Ohio Classical Academy – Akron
Azennette Velasquez | Premier High School – Laredo
Raquel Kriner | Ignite Community School – Huntsville
Beda Ahmed | iSchool High at University Park
Holly Krause | iSchool Virtual Academy
Teacher of the Year
Chasity Mooney | Plainview Classical Academy
David Jolliff | Premier High School – Waco
April Garnett | Ignite Community School – Mesquite
Katlin Pinelli | iSchool High – Creekside
Abriana Snipes | iSchool Virtual Academy
Campus Leader of the Year
Katherine Pan | Founders Classical Academy – Bentonville
Sabina Landeros | Premier High School – Fort Worth (Jacksboro)
LaShonda Lewis | Ignite Community School – Beaumont
Ivan Duran Puente | iSchool High at University Park
Home Office Employee of the Year
Beckie Allen | Director of Employee Relations
