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The image shows a collage of headshot portraits of several smiling individuals, surrounded by a circular logo that reads "Center Grove Teacher of the Year" and "City School Corp".

March 22, 2026 - Center Grove has awarded the Teachers of the Year for the 2025-26 school year. Each teacher is recognized for making an extraordinary impact on students and colleagues in his/her building:

  • Center Grove High School - Michelle Carter, Science Teacher
  • Middle School Central - Jody Gilardi, Special Education Teacher
  • Middle School North - Anthony Bell, Instructional Coach
  • Center Grove Elementary - Christina Negri, Kindergarten Teacher
  • Maple Grove Elementary - Laura DeBaun-Haag, 5th Grade Teacher
  • North Grove Elementary - Luann Luck, 3rd Grade High Ability Teacher
  • Pleasant Grove Elementary - Kelli Smith, 1st Grade Teacher
  • Sugar Grove Elementary - Anne Winiger, Kindergarten Teacher
  • Walnut Grove Elementary - Megan Huber, 1st Grade Teacher
  • The Academy - Molly Creek, Special Education Preschool Teacher

The teachers in each building select their Teacher of the Year. The overall district Teacher of the Year will be chosen by an outside university committee. The CGCSC Teacher of the Year will be announced at the Center Grove Employee Celebration Night in the Center Grove H.S. Auditorium on Monday, May 11th, at 7:00 p.m.