Education Awards Recognize Schools, Teachers, and Districts of Distinction
Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the second annual Discovery Education Awards.
The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by inspiring curiosity and connecting learning
Charlotte, NC (Monday, May 5, 2025) — Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the second annual Discovery Education Awards. The Discovery Education Awards honor districts, schools, and educators who accelerate achievement among students by inspiring curiosity and connecting learning to the world beyond the classroom.
The Discovery Education Awards recognize those who have positively impacted student learning by adapting and personalizing instruction to better pique curiosity and engagement. Recipients were selected through a competitive nomination and application process, which highlighted entrants’ commitment to fostering student growth.
The recipients of the 2025 Discovery Education Awards are:
Districts of the Year
- Baldwin County Public Schools – Alabama
- Los Angeles Unified School District – California
- Nash County Public Schools – North Carolina
Schools of the Year
- Autism Inspired Academy – Florida
- Montana Digital Academy – Montana
- Fairfield Career and Technology Center – South Carolina
Educators of the Year
- Annissa Grimes, Friendly High School, Prince George’s County Public Schools – Maryland
- Josephine Mesina, International High School at Largo, Prince George’s County Public Schools – Maryland
- Dr. Sequoyah Wharton, Brentwood High School, Brentwood Union Free School District – New York
- Emma DeVine, St. Andrews Episcopal School – Texas
- Seyyed Sharifi, Hartvigsen School, Granite School District – Utah
To learn more about each of these distinguished winners, visit the Discovery Education Awards website here.
Discovery Education is the creator of essential K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world. Serving 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, Discovery Education helps educators inspire student curiosity through award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, innovative classroom tools, and corporate partnerships.
“The districts, schools, and educators honored with this year’s Discovery Education Awards have gone above and beyond the call of duty to drive the academic success of all learners,” said Brian Shaw, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Education. “Congratulations to all those recognized in this year’s awards program. Discovery Education is proud to work alongside you on our joint mission to accelerate student growth, scale teacher impact, and motivate learning.”
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