Below are the final results for the 2026 Carson City Local Favorites contest for the Education section, listed in order of how many votes each received for each category. Only those receiving votes are listed. If you see any misspellings or have questions, please email: kc@carsonnow.org

—Favorite Preschool

  1. Small Blessings Christian Preschool

St. Teresa of Avila Child Development Center

Western Nevada College Child Development Center

Borderwich Bray Elementary School Pre-K

Boys & Girls Club Smart Start

Kinderland Cottage Childcare

Fritsch Elementary School Pre-K

Little Timbers Academy

Grace and Wonder

Stewart Head Start Washoe Tribe

Educare Dei Montessori

—Favorite Elementary School Teacher

  1. Allie Davis

Dominic Van Orman

Molly Otto Lopez

Jessica Dunbar

Johanna Cardinal

Emily Hubbell

Christina Bourne

Cassidy Russell

Isabel Manzano

Tiffany Gelbaum

Ms. Robinson

Sarah Russell

Miss Glanzman

Mrs. Monroe

Ms. Melara

Sonja Helfenstein

Jana Raab

Jennifer Anderson

Mrs. Ciccerelli

Ms. Lowther

Mr. Mick

Bonnie Benson

Mrs. Jenson

Danielle Boholst

Patricia Valdespino

Ms. Howard

Shannon Slamon

Mrs. Norma Jean Best

Kalee Jaimes

—Favorite Middle School Teacher

  1. Briana Valley

John Brill

Shelby Tuttle

Alyssa Jensick

Bonnie Silsby

Darren Guzzetta

Mrs. Koch

Andrew Tiscareno

Constance Barnes

Andie Wilkerson

Ashley Hogan

Kris Lang

Ms. Rankin

Diane Thompson

Mrs. Schoepf

Mrs. Friend

Ms. Bennet

Gretta Nelson

Mrs. Sheldon

Ms. Boholst

—Favorite High School Teacher

  1. Kendra Tuttle

Cody Downing

Angila Golik

Ben Spence

Darby Beckwith

Jarred Haggar

Lance Handee

Kelly Hogan

Caroline Gabica

Erin Been

Kimberly Estee

Bryan Manoukian

Jake Myers

Ananda Campbell

Mrs. Wacker

Brad Wick

Mr. Echebarria

Mrs. Mellow

Kelly Gustafson

Gary Cassleman

Jerry Skirven

Amy Kendrick

Jesscia Rhea

Jill Shufelt

—Favorite College Professor or Teacher

  1. Dr. Rebecca Bevans

Kendra Tuttle

Ali Cooper

Stephanie Arrigotti

Winnie Kortemeier

Nigel Harrison

Rachel – WNC Art Department

Adrian Barrera

Chris Ryan

Jayna Conky

Susan Trist

Geri Pope

—Favorite Extra Curricular Program

  1. Youth Theater Carson City

Boys & Girls Club

Carson City Little League

Carson High Future Business Leaders of America

AYSCO Soccer

Carson High Theater Arts

Forever Dance

Pop Warner Football

Carson City Children’s Theatre

Senators Cycling

Capital Kids

CHS Bowling Team

CHS Basketball

Girls Who Code

Rise 8 Basketball Academy

Blue Crew at CHS

—Favorite Childcare Provider

  1. WNC Child Development Center

Kinderland Cottage

Carson City Parks and Recreation

Shelly Bellies Childcare

Little Timbers Academy

Eagle Valley Children’s Home Respite

Grace and Wonder

Educare dei Montessori

Future Roots Academy

Sierra Nevada Childcare

—Favorite School Counselor

  1. Bridget Gordon-Johnson

Alexis Gunnell

Nicki Hendee

Monica Weaver

Mandy Chambers

Molly McGregor

Kelli Moore

Tyler Golden

Jeremy Batten