2025- 2026 Arts Educator of the Year Awards

 

CMS Arts Educators Awards Ceremony: Endless Creative Possibilities. 

Celebrate the second annual Arts Educators awards as we honor the incredible contributions our teachers make each and every day to our schools and students. 

 

Please view our presentation for the full roster of nominees.

 

 

Our 2025-26 Arts Educator of the Year Award Winners!

 

Performing Arts Educators

 

K-5: Christopher Pringle - Mint Hill Elementary

 

6-8: Beth Coldiron - Bailey Middle

 

9-12: Jacqueline Altmeyer - Providence High

 

Visual Arts Educators

 

K-5: Tracey Wilson - Winget Park Elementary

 

6-8: Kelly Caracci - Kennedy Middle

 

9-12: Kate Allen - Ballantyne Ridge High

 

Up & Coming Art Educators

 

K-5: Ayden Lowe - University Park Creative Arts

 

6-8: Natalia Luengas - Collinswood Language Academy

 

9-12: Amanda Vergara - Palisades High

 

Veteran Arts Educator of the Year

 

Stacey Boone - J.M. Robinson Middle