(L-R) SPHS Principal John Eldred, Executive Director of Student Support Services Dennis Lefevre, Special Education Teacher and SPUSD Teacher of the Year Laura Youkstetter, Administrator of Programs and Personnel Services Katy Nielsen and Associate Superintendent of Instructional Services Christiane Gervais (Photo – SPUSD)
Laura Youkstetter was named South Pasadena Unified School District’s (SPUSD) 2023 Teacher of the Year.
By News Desk
Youkstetter was honored at the Los Angeles County Teacher of the Year ceremony held on September 22, 2023 at the Universal City Hilton.
Every year, SPUSD recognizes outstanding school site teachers of the year for their care, compassion, and ingenuity in their classrooms. As the SPUSD representative, Youkstetter joined 68 teachers representing 64 school districts who participated in the 42nd Annual Los Angeles County Teachers of the Year competition. This competition is designed to focus public attention on teaching excellence and to honor exemplary dedication and professional commitment.
Below is a list of all the 2023 SPUSD Teachers of the Year:
- Brian Jehue, Arroyo Vista Elementary School
- Valerie Omine, Marengo Elementary School
- Jennifer Detterich, Monterey Hills Elementary School
- Tammy Lai, South Pasadena Middle School
- Laura Youkstetter, South Pasadena High School
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