Barren County Schools Celebrates 2025–26 Teachers of the Year
Glasgow, KY – February 2026 – Barren County Schools is proud to announce its 2025–26 Teachers of the Year, recognizing a group of educators who represent the heart and strength of classrooms across the district.
This year’s honorees are teachers who set high expectations, build meaningful relationships with students, and go the extra mile to ensure every learner feels supported and challenged.
2025–26 Barren County Teachers of the Year:
• Jessica Peters – Literacy Teacher of the Year, Barren County Middle School
• Daniel Robertson – High School Teacher of the Year, Barren County High School
• Donna Jones – Diversity Teacher of the Year, Barren County High School
• Jaime Ayres – Teacher Mentor of the Year, Barren County High School
• Shanna Depp – Physical Education/Health Teacher of the Year, Temple Hill Elementary
• Susie Lucas – Middle School Teacher of the Year, Barren County Middle School
• Casey Collins – Special Education Teacher of the Year, Austin Tracy Elementary
• Shelby Boggs – Visual & Performing Arts Teacher of the Year, North Jackson Elementary
• Debra Hughes – Elementary Teacher of the Year, Red Cross Elementary
• Scott Johnson – Innovative Teacher of the Year, Red Cross Elementary
• Brandy Davis – Preschool Teacher of the Year, Red Cross Elementary
Superintendent Amy Irwin shared, “When you walk into the classrooms of these teachers, you can see the impact immediately. We are proud of their leadership, their dedication, and the difference they make for students every single day.”
Each district honoree will move forward for regional consideration through Western Kentucky University.
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