Birmingham City Schools
Superintendent Dr. Mark Sullivan and district leaders visited four Birmingham City Schools campuses today to share exciting news with five outstanding educators.
As part of an annual tradition, Dr. Sullivan announced the Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, Elementary and Secondary Counselors of the Year, and Librarian of the Year for 2025-2026 during surprise presentations held at each school.
This years winners:
- Elementary Teacher of the Year: Madison Abney of C.W. Hayes K-8 School
- Secondary Teacher of the Year: April Sibley of Ramsay I.B. High School
- Elementary Counselor of the Year: Samantha Bookman of R.C. Hemphill Elementary School
- Secondary Counselor of the Year: Sonya Thompson of Ramsay I.B. High School
- Librarian of the Year: Tamra Ishman of Oxmoor Valley Elementary School
“In Birmingham City Schools, we say Success Starts Here, and it was especially important for us to take a moment to celebrate the people who play a major role in the success of our school district and who do so much for our students every single day,” said Dr. Sullivan. “These honorees represent the very best of BCS. They work hard, care deeply about our scholars, and make a real difference in our schools.”
The Teachers of the Year will be considered for Alabama Teacher of the Year, with finalists for the state award typically announced in April each year.
Last year, Aubrey Bennett of G.W. Carver High School was named Alternate Alabama Teacher of the Year, as well as the state’s Secondary Teacher of the Year. The 2022-2023 Alabama Teacher of the Year was Reggie White of Booker T. Washington K-8 School.
