Dr. Karin Unruh, 2026 Teacher of the Year

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There’s only one teacher at Bondurant Elementary School, but Dr. Karin Unruh is everything Sublette County School District No. 1 and its students could want from an educator in rural Wyoming. She was recently recognized for her commitment to her students by the SCSD1 Board of Trustees and the state. Dr. Unruh was formally recognized by SCSD1 as the district’s Teacher of the Year during the October board meeting in Bondurant. “Karin (Unruh) is the embodiment of excellence in education,” said SCSD1 Superintendent Shannon Harris. “Her ability to engage and inspire students across multiple grades in a rural setting is nothing short of remarkable. We are incredibly proud to honor her as our Teacher of the Year.”

Unruh fosters an environment in which students of all ages can thrive as she instructs multiple grade levels simultaneously within her Bondurant classroom. Her students consistently achieve high academic performance, reflecting her mastery of differentiated instruction, creativity, and commitment to student success.

Unruh was also honored at the 2026 Wyoming Teacher of the Year banquet held in Casper on Sunday, Oct. 12. “Dr. Unruh’s recognition at both the district and state levels celebrates her unwavering dedication to her students, her innovative teaching practices, and her passion for education in rural communities,” Harris said.

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2018 Teacher of the Year!

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Sublette County School District 1 is pleased to announce that Jennifer Hayward, 1st Grade Teacher at PES, is the district's 2018 Teacher of the Year!

Mrs. Hayward has taught in Pinedale since 2002 and she represents the passion, work ethic, and innovation that demonstrates excellence in the teaching profession.

She is a lifelong learner who is always striving to improve her practice and approach. She is a National Board Certified Teacher, has a Masters Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, and endorsements in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education.
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She is exceptionally dedicated to the children of Pinedale, both in school and in our community. At school she works tirelessly to meet the needs of every one of her students every single day. She is a teacher leader and serves on the school's RtI Committee, the District Data Advisory Team, and was on the Science and Social Studies Curriculum Writing Committees. In the community she serves our children by being the 4-H Leader of the Pinedale Livestock Community Club and the Horse Leader, and she is the Director of Religious Education at her church.

Jennifer Hayward is a role model for us all in what it means to give back, love your profession, and advocate for student learning and well-being.

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Hayward on being named the SCSD 1 2018 Teacher of the Year.

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