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The Dublin Unified School District recently honored John Green Elementary School’s Chelsie Avila as the district’s 2023 Teacher of the Year.
Avila began her teaching career as a kindergarten teacher at Green Elementary five years ago. According to school staff, she is known to educate with compassion, creativity and motivation.
“It’s been an incredible experience. Knowing that I have been recognized not only by my school but also the district as a whole, I feel incredibly honored,” Avila told DanvilleSanRamon about being named Teacher of the Year. “It’s a peer-nominated award, so that was even more meaningful for me to know my colleagues supported me in that way.”
Given that teaching is a career that requires an intense amount of patience, skill and knowledge, Avila expressed dedication for her job, students and parents.
“Teaching is my passion, it’s about inspiring and educating the next generation of young students and making sure they receive the highest quality education they possibly can,” Avila said. “All you want as a teacher is to see your students succeed.”
“I first started here at (Green Elementary). It hasn’t been the easiest being a teacher in the last few years but it has been absolutely worth it for the kids and to see their growth,” Avila added.
DUSD’s Teacher of the Year awards aim to provide recognition for educators and employees across all 12 school sites at elementary, middle and high school levels. The certified educators were nominated by fellow staff members for consideration, with one recipient chosen for each school site and Avila ultimately selected for the districtwide award.
In a press release issued by DUSD officials, Avila was described as “an exceptional and dedicated teacher who focuses on the youngest, and the most vulnerable students in our community.”
“Every day she is there to accept and appreciate each student’s special abilities and is always focused on creating an equitable learning program. Not only is she a great educator for her students, but also a great team leader for her teacher assistants and colleagues,” officials added.
District officials have noted that Avila will now advance to the Alameda County Office of Education for the department’s own Teacher of the Year competition. Last year, Dublin High School English and Freshman Mentor Program teacher Ramany Kaplan earned countywide Teacher of the Year.
The district serves over 12,000 students in grades pre-K through 12 and conducts Teacher of the Year awards every spring.
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