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
