The La Verne and San Dimas Chambers of Commerce are privileged to host the Annual Teacher of the Year Awards.
This event provides the opportunity for La Verne & San Dimas teachers to be recognized as exceptional individuals who have inspired their students, colleagues and their community.
Teacher of the Year Committee
Committee Chair
Teri Muse, Waste Management
Jennifer Flores, Bonita Unified School District
Matt Wien, Bonita Unified School District
2021 Teacher Honorees
AFFLERBAUGH-PAIGE CAMP SCHOOL
Zipora Stewart
ALLEN AVENUE ELEMENTARY
Krista Ritchie
BONITA HIGH SCHOOL
Ricky Yip
CALVARY BAPTIST
Carla Dial
CANYON VIEW
John Schumm
CHAPARRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Don Cartwright
DAMIEN HIGH SCHOOL
Quincy Sims
EKSTRAND ELEMENTARY
Chelsea Wyrick
GLADSTONE ELEMENTARY
Melanie Castruita
CAMP GLENN ROCKEY
Donnamarie Gibbons
GRACE MILLER ELEMENTARY
Sierra Nobbs
HOLY NAME OF MARY
Brenda Berumen
J. MARION ROYNON ELEMENTARY
Stacey Adamo
JOAN MACY
Bernadette Howell
LA VERNE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Dana Grillo
LEROY HAYNES EDUCATION CENTER
Alejandra Gutierrez
LIFE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
Aimee Selby
LONE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Rachel Sanwald
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL
Olga Arenas
OAK MESA ELEMENTARY
Angela Jarvis
RAMONA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Caitlin Giusta
SAN DIMAS HIGH SCHOOL
Marianne Brennecke
ARMA J. SHULL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Robin McConathy
Education and Workforce Development Committee:
The Education and Workforce Development Committee supports excellence in education and promotes meaningful business/education relationships with public and private schools. The committee is responsible for the coordination of the Teacher of the Year, Principal for a Day, La Verne Scholarship Program and other events or programs determined beneficial for the business/education community.