Teacher of the Year Award
CBAM is proud to recognize incredible teachers in Colorado each year with the Teacher of the Year and New Teacher of the Year awards. Complete applications must be submitted by the registration deadline of your CTSO's State Leadership Conference.
Past Recipients
DECA Advisors
2022
Teacher of the Year: Jody Bennett, Monarch HS
New Teacher of the Year: Erica Padzik, Cherry Creeh HS
2021
Teacher of the Year: Kim Reiser, Cherry Creek Innovation Campus
New Teacher of the Year: Ricardo Ramos, Legend HS
2020
Teacher of the Year: Missie Schwartz, Cherokee Trail HS
New Teacher of the Year: Mallory Cleveland, Denver East HS
2019
Teacher of the Year: Erin Grantham, Arapahoe HS
New Teacher of the Year: Courtney Bushnell, Palmer Ridge HS
2018
Teacher of the Year: Sara Mossman, Chapparal HS
New Teacher of the Year: JoLynn Baral, Ft. Lupton HS
2017
Teacher of the Year: Brad Peer, Thornton HS
New Teacher of the Year: Amber Hall, Conifer HS
2016
Teacher of the Year: Dan Sheeks, Cherry Creek HS
New Teacher of the Year: David Decker, Littleton HS
2015
Teacher of the Year: Jill Valentine, Horizon HS
New Teacher of the Year: Karen VanHoewyk, Mountain View HS
2014
Teacher of the Year: Beth Adolphi, Cherry Creek HS
New Teacher of the Year: Katherine Kruse, Thunder Ridge HS
2013
Teacher of the Year: Mike Patti, Pueblo HS
New Teacher of the Year: Courtney Tanguma, Ponderosa HS
FBLA Advisers
This is a new award for FBLA Advisers, so we will build this list as we recognize some amazing FBLA educators!