The MCPSS Giving Tree has eight new leaves! The Giving Tree, which is on display in the lobby of the Academic Affairs building, was created to recognize the excellence of Mobile County Public Schools educators who are named as Countywide Teachers of the Year or who earn state or national awards.
Superintendent Chresal D. Threadgill and members of the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners welcomed the 2026 Giving Tree honorees and presented them with commemorative plaques on May 20. They are:
Jennifer Asberry of Council Traditional, Elementary School Teacher of the Year
Stephanie Bondora of Davidson, Alabama State Science Fannie Mae Teacher of Promise Award
Brenda Box of MGM, Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year
Keisha Mack, media specialist at B.T. Washington Middle School, Herman Moore LAMP Award of Exceptional Service
Mary Alice Pouliot of Barton Academy, Herman Moore LAMP Award of Exceptional Service
Dr. Chelsea Tanous of Davidson, High School Teacher of the Year
Jae Lynne Yerena of Grand Bay Middle, Alabama Art Education Association's New Professional Art Educator of the Year
Daniela Yunker of Barton Academy, Middle School Teacher of the Year