Educators Nominated for Sherry Hamilton, Educator of the Year 2026
5/19/2026 12:15 am
Every year, GC-SAGE is incredibly proud to recognize educators in our gifted community who go above and beyond to support, challenge, and inspire our students. The Sherry Hamilton Memorial Award is named in honor of a beloved, deeply missed GCISD GT educator, and it celebrates those who embody her passion, dedication, and heart.
This year, we are thrilled to present our full list of outstanding candidates who continue to do amazing work for our gifted learners.
The 2026 Award Nominees:
- Andy Tucker, Cross Timbers Middle School ASPIRE Academy
- Ashley Millheim, Grapevine High School ASPIRE Academy
- Daniel Marek, Grapevine High School
- Dr. Karen Otto, Cross Timbers Middle School ASPIRE Academy
- Hunter Corb, Grapevine High School ASPIRE Academy
- Maggie Bell, Glenhope Elementary School ASPIRE Academy
- Sarah Ganus, Grapevine Elementary School
- William Boykin, Colleyville Elementary School
Next Steps for Nominees:
We will be reaching out to all of our nominees via email with specific details on the next steps. Nominated teachers can complete and submit their formal application using the Sherry Hamilton Award Teacher Application Form, due July 9, 2026.
Please join us in giving a massive round of applause to all of these outstanding educators! Thank you for everything you do to cultivate a love of learning and a safe harbor for our GT community.
Stay tuned as we prepare to announce this year’s recipient!
👉 Curious about the history of this honor? Learn more about the legacy of Sherry Hamilton and the Memorial Award here.
