A group of seven people stands together indoors, smiling at the camera. From left to right: a woman in a black dress with a turquoise necklace, a woman in a floral dress and denim jacket, a woman in a geometric-patterned dress, a woman in a short-sleeved denim dress, a man in a maroon Athens ISD pullover, a man in a white shirt with a red tie, and a woman in a black top with a leopard-print skirt. A large mirror and door are visible in the background.

Campus Teachers of the Year for 2024-2025 named!

Toni Clay

April 24, 2025

Athens ISD is celebrating its five Campus Teachers of the Year — educators who exemplify excellence in and out of the classroom. They were selected not only for their outstanding instructional skills, but also for their ability to inspire students of all backgrounds, and earn the respect of others.

Pictured are (from left) Superintendent Dr. Janie Sims; Adonica Smith, second-grade English language arts and reading teacher at Bel Air Elementary; Bernitha “Nikki” Enoch, preK-4 teacher at Central Athens Elementary; Adriana Ornelas, second-grade English language arts and reading teacher at South Athens Elementary; Jarret Buchholtz, boys athletics coordinator and grades 6–8 physical education teacher at Athens Middle School; Edward Medvecky, Honors English I & II and yearbook and journalism teacher at Athens High School; and Assistant Superintendent Ginger Morrison.