Teachers of the Year

The Masons of California are proud sponsors of the California Teachers of the Year program offered by the California Department of Education.

This program pays tribute to California teachers who work together to confront the complex challenges at our schools.

California continues to face a critical teacher shortage. As symbols of an honored profession, California Teachers of the Year play a pivotal role in drawing new people into the field. Each year, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction names five extraordinary educators as California's Teachers of the Year. One of the five will go on to represent California in consideration for the National Teacher of the Year honor.

2011 Teachers of the Year

Shannan Brown teaches fifth grade at Thomas Edison Elementary School, San Juan Unified School District, in Sacramento.

Darin Curtis teaches eighth grade physical education at Tierra del Sol Middle School, Lakeside Union School District, in Lakeside.

Beverly Gonzalez teaches fourth grade mathematics and writing at Santa Fe School, Baldwind Park Unified School District, in Baldwin Park.

Jennifer Kelly teaches eighth grade physical science at Middletown Middle School, Middletown Unified School District, in Middletown.

Kadhir Rajagopal teaches ninth through eleventh grade mathematics at Grant Union High School, Twin Rivers Unified School District, in Sacramento.