AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — Amarillo ISD announced the finalists for district teachers of the year.
Secondary Finalists
- Bonnie Williams – Crockett Middle School
- Candice West-Mathewson – Houston Middle School
- Deepa Sobha – Palo Duro High School
Elementary Finalists
- Robynn Britten – Puckett Elementary
- Emily Stowers – Western Plateau Elementary
- Melinda Flanagan – Wills Elementary
The district finalists are chosen from the 52 campus teachers of the year.
Winners will be announced Friday morning at the Lamar Lively Teacher of the Year Breakfast. One elementary and one secondary teacher will go on to represent Amarillo ISD in the Region 16 competition.
Four Amarillo ISD teachers of the year have gone on to win Texas Teacher of the Year, like Kristi Leff who won Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2025…