The nominations are in for the Education Section of the Carson Now Carson City Local Favorites Contest!

This category celebrates the incredible people and programs shaping our community — from teachers and professors to childcare providers, counselors, and extracurricular programs that make a lasting impact every day.

In total, there are 126 nominees across 8 categories, highlighting the educators, mentors, and organizations that inspire and support our students.

Voting is now open!


Don’t wait — voting closes in just 4 days on March 21st!

It’s quick and easy — one vote per person, so be sure to vote for all your favorites across every category and section.

Vote here:

Education Nominees:

Adrian Barrera

Ali Cooper

Alexis Gunnell

Allie Davis

Alyssa Jensick

Amy Kendrick

Ananda Campbell

Andie Wilkerson

Andrew Tiscareno

Angila Golik

Ashley Hogan

AYSCO Soccer

Ben Spence

Blue Crew at CHS

Bonnie Benson

Bonnie Silsby

Bordewich Bray Elementary School Pre-K

Boys & Girls Club Smart Start

Boys & Girls Club Center

Brad Wick

Bridget Gordon-Johnson

Briana Valley

Bryan Manoukian

Capital Kids

Caroline Gabica

Carson City Children’s Theatre

Carson City Little League

Carson City Parks and Recreation

Carson High Future Business Leaders of America

Carson High Theater Arts

Cassidy Russell

CHS Basketball

CHS Bowling Team

Chris Ryan

Christina Bourne

Cody Downing

Constance Barnes

Danielle Boholst

Darren Guzzetta

Darby Beckwith

Diane Thompson

Dominic Van Orman

Dr. Rebecca Bevans

Eagle Valley Children’s Home Respite

Educare Dei Montessori

Emily Hubbell

Erin Been

Forever Dance

Fritsch Elementary School Pre-K

Future Roots Academy

Gary Cassleman

Geri Pope

Girls Who Code

Grace and Wonder

Gretta Nelson

Isabel Manzano

Jake Myers

Jana Raab

Jarred Haggar

Jayna Conky

Jennifer Anderson

Jeremy Batten

Jerry Skirven

Jessica Dunbar

Jessica Rhea

Jill Shufelt

Johanna Cardinal

John Brill

Kalee Jaimes

Kelli Moore

Kelly Gustafson

Kelly Hogan

Kendra Tuttle

Kinderland Cottage

Kinderland Cottage Childcare

Kris Lang

Lance Handee

Little Timbers Academy

Mandy Chambers

Miss Glanzman

Molly McGregor

Molly Otto Lopez

Monica Weaver

Mr. Echebarria

Mr. Mick

Mrs. Ciccerelli

Mrs. Friend

Mrs. Jenson

Mrs. Koch

Mrs. Mellow

Mrs. Monroe

Mrs. Norma Jean Best

Mrs. Schoepf

Mrs. Sheldon

Mrs. Wacker

Ms. Bennet

Ms. Howard

Ms. Lowther

Ms. Melara

Ms. Rankin

Ms. Robinson

Nigel Harrison

Nicki Hendee

Patricia Valdespino

Pop Warner Football

Rachel – WNC Art Department

Rise 8 Basketball Academy

Sarah Russell

Senators Cycling

Shannon Slamon

Shelby Tuttle

Shelly Bellies Childcare

Sierra Nevada Childcare

Small Blessings Christian Preschool

Sonja Helfenstein

St. Teresa of Avila Child Development Center

Stephanie Arrigotti

Stewart Headstart Washoe Tribe

Susan Trist

Tamara Holmes

Tiffany Gelbaum

Tyler Golden, WNC

Western Nevada College Child Development Center

Winnie Kortemeier

Youth Theater Carson City