Teacher of the Year

Carla Meloni Named 2026 Leeds Area Chamber Teacher of the Year | Meloni, an inclusion kindergarten teacher at Leeds Primary School, was

The 2026 Teacher of the Year - Carla Meloni
Award sponsored by Heidelberg Materials.

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Congratulations to Leasha Phillips, Leeds Area Chamber’s Teacher of The Year 2025 After an incredible 37-year teaching career—36 of those right here in Leeds—

2025 Teacher of the Year - Leasha Phillips
Award sponsored by Heidelberg Materials

TOY 2023-2024 LPS Ashley Isbell

2024 Teacher of the Year - Ashley Isbell

Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Presents Teacher of the Year 2023 - Meg Brantley was chosen as the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce Teacher of

2023 Teacher of the Year - Meg Brantley

Photo L-R: LES Principal Racheal Haley, Meg Brantley, LCS Superintendent John Moore

Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce chose Mary Beth Lochridge as the 2022 Teacher of the Year.  Leeds City Schools Superintendent, John Moore,

2022 Teacher of the Year - Mary Beth Lochridge
Award Sponsored by LeHigh Cement Company

The 2018 Teacher of the Year was awarded to Darlene Bean at the Chamber luncheon in May 2019.

L-R: Sandra McGuire, Brad Pool, John Moore, 2018 T0Y Darlene Bean, Ms. Pendergrass, Dona Bonnett
L-R: Sandra McGuire, Brad Pool, John Moore, 2018 T0Y Darlene Bean, Ms. Pendergrass, Dona Bonnett
The Teacher of the Year award was presented to Leeds High School teacher, Kyoung Cox, by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood.
2017 TOY Kyoung Cox, Superintendent John Moore, Chamber President Brad Pool
The Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce 2016 Teacher of the Year was awarded to Cassie Pulliam at the Chamber Luncheon in May 2017.
2016 TOY Cassie Pulliam, John Moore, Brad Pool
The 2015 Teacher of the Year was awarded to Johannah Hudson at the Chamber Luncheon in May 2016.
Johnnah Hudson - 2015 Teacher of the Year
Samantha Austin Leeds City Schools Teacher of the Year hosted by Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood.
Samantha Austin - 2014 Teacher of the Year

Teacher of the Year Honor Roll

2006: Peggy Pack & Keith Etheredge
2007: Leslie Gilley
2008: Pat Whitfield
2009: Michelle Darabaris
2010: Janet White and Bryan Swift
2011: Stephanie Freeman
2012: Margaret Hughes
2013: Amanda Beeson
2014: Samantha Austin
2015: Johannah Hudson
2016: Cassie Pulliam
2017: Kyoung Cox
2018: Darlene Bean
2022: Mary Beth Lochridge
2023: Meg Brantley
2024: Ashley Isbell
2025: Leasha Phillips
2026: Carla Meloni

Thank you for caring enough to participate in this program!

Teacher of the Year nominations currently being accepted by Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored by Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood to present at | 205.699.5001

If you would like to submit a nomination for Teacher of the Year, you may download the form and fax or deliver it to the Chamber office with your nomination enclosed by deadline.  For more information about the Teacher of the Year Award, please call 205.699.5001.

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