DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Dothan City Schools has announced its 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year, celebrating educators who inspire and prepare students for future success. Teachers from each school were chosen for their dedication and positive impact.
“These teachers are the heart of our district,” DCS said. The honorees will now compete at the district level, and winners will advance to represent Dothan City Schools in the Alabama Teacher of the Year Program, organized by the Alabama State Department of Education.
Here is the full list of this year’s honorees by school:
Early Education:
Dothan City Early Education Center: Michelle Turner
Elementary Schools:
Beverlye Intermediate School: Ginny Dion
Carver School for Mathematics, Science and Technology: Jennifer Mullen
Girard Elementary School: Georgia Catron
Heard Elementary School: Kennady Marshall
Hidden Lake Primary School: Jessica Lawson
Highlands Elementary School: Greg Thompson
Jerry Lee Faine Elementary School: Iris Helms
Kelly Springs Elementary School: Sharron Dickinson
Morris Slingluff Elementary School: Rinda Brannon
Selma Street Elementary School: Latoya White
Secondary Schools:
Dothan 6th Grade Center: Keyanna Coachman
Dothan Preparatory Academy: Joe Dunegan
Carver 9th Grade Academy: Justin Hendrix
Dothan High School: Adrian Broughton
Dothan Tech: Dana Singletary
Dothan Virtual School: Heather Kirkland
PASS Academy: Chris Bryan
This recognition highlights the hard work and dedication of teachers who shape the next generation of leaders. Congratulations to all honorees!
