Athens ISD Honors Campus Teachers of the Year

We are so proud to celebrate our 2024-2025 Campus Teachers of the Year — five exceptional educators who embody dedication, skill and heart in everything they do. Adonica Smith, Nikki Enoch, Adriana Ornelas, Jarret Buchholtz and Edward Medvecky were chosen for their ability to inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities, foster respect within their school communities, and contribute to their campus and community lives. They represent the best of what it means to be an educator at Athens ISD — and we are blessed to have an abundance of wonderful educators!

Pictured above (from left) are 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.

You make us all proud!