Congratulations to our finalists for the 2025 Buncombe County Schools Teacher of the Year. The seven finalists, one from each district, were revealed at the March meeting of the Buncombe County Board of Education. They are:
Caitlin Burnett of Nesbitt Discovery Academy (At-Large District)
Martha Tallent of Enka Middle School (Enka District)
Jessica Jones of Erwin High School (Erwin District)
Lee Jamison of Weaverville Primary (North Buncombe District)
Laura Josey of Black Mountain Elementary (Owen District)
Taylor Sanders of Fairview Elementary (Reynolds District)
Jeffrey Eckler of Avery's Creek Elementary (Roberson District)
One of the finalists will be named Buncombe County Schools Teacher of the Year at the Board meeting in May.
Thank you to HomeTrust Bank for helping us sponsor the district finalists!