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2026 Educator Award Winners

Aida Montemayor

Teacher of the Year

Aida Montemayor
Vanguard Academy Monet

 Bradley Sharp

Principal of the Year

Bradley Sharp
iSchool High University Park

 Dana Jobe

Leader of the Year

Dr. Dana Jobe
Universal Academy

Important Dates

Nominations Launched – May 1, 2026

Nominations Closed – July 17, 2026

Review Period – July 31, 2026 – August 12, 2026

Winner will be notified by August 26, 2026

Winners announced at the Texas Public Charter Schools Conference 2026 General Session – September 28, 2026

2025 Educator Award Winners

Teacher of the Year

Dr. Alissa Russell
Life High School Oak Cliff

Principal of the Year

Mr. Huseyin Topcu
Harmony School of Excellence Katy

Leader of the Year

Dr. Lisa Stanley
North Texas Collegiate Academy

TPCSA 2026 Conference Website
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