THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE DISTRICT 118 RELEASE
Please join us as we celebrate staff members selected for the 2026 Dr. David L. Fields Excellence in Teaching Awards.
This year, we proudly added new categories to recognize even more of the AMAZING individuals who make a difference for our students every day. Please join us in celebrating our outstanding recipients:
🏆 Gage Womack (Orchestra Teacher – DHS) – 9-12 Teacher of the Year
🏆 Kahlar Drews (Music Teacher – Meade Park) – K-8 Teacher of the Year
🏆 Jessica Garmon (Art Teacher – DHS) – New Teacher of the Year
🏆 Patty Juarez (Coordinator – North Campus) – Building Bridges in Education Award
🏆 Angi Harden (Teaching Assistant – KDBA) – Educational Support Specialist of the Year
Our winners will be formally recognized at an “Evening of Excellence” in May. More information about the event will be forthcoming.









