It’s our honor to recognize some of the “brightest” new educators in the PCPS universe.
Twenty-two PCPS teachers have made this year’s list of “Rising Stars” by Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG). DKG is an international society that promotes women educators. Every year the local Lambda chapter names a list of Rising Stars, who are new “exemplary and promising” teachers (male or female) from PCPS schools, nominated by their principals.
The honorees were recognized during a ceremony last week at Spessard Holland Elementary, and each received a $50 prize.
Congratulations to our Rising Stars for 2025-26. Keep shining!
- Molly Ahler-Dolbashian, Jewett School of the Arts
- Xiomara Ahumada, Oscar J. Pope Elementary
- Angela Baeten, Dundee Elementary Academy
- Kendal Borders, Sleepy Hill Elementary
- Linnea Borders, Padgett Elementary
- Genesis Cabezudo-Calderon, Jean O’Dell Learning Center
- Christine Corigliano, Garner Academy
- Gabrielle Crockett, Spessard Holland Elementary
- Stacie Davis, Dr. N.E. Roberts Elementary
- Evy Hatzigiannis, Padgett Elementary
- Christian Haase, Fort Meade Middle-Senior High
- Kristiana Helms, Alta Vista
- Alexis Johnson, Lake Alfred Elementary
- Marline Negron, Loughman Oaks Elementary
- Madison Petterec, Spessard Holland Elementary
- Christy Rollins, Frostproof Ben Hill Griffin Jr. Elementary
- Jessica Rousch, Chain of Lakes Elementary
- Meril Roy, South Pointe Elementary
- Jordyn Signh, Kathleen Elementary
- Emma Walker, Davenport Elementary
- Kate Westcott, Eagle Lake Elementary
- Jennifer Zeinner, Kathleen High
