Awardees
The Dr. Linda L. Curtis Educator of Promise Award was created in 2019 to recognize DoDEA educators with less than three years of teaching experience and demonstrated teacher leadership qualities. Only one educator will be selected as the Dr. Linda L. Curtis Educator of Promise recipient every school year.
Ms. Cennette Vasconcellos
2024
Teacher
Ms. Cennette Vasconcellos, a teacher at Bechtel Elementary School, has been selected as the 2024 Dr. Linda L. Curtis Educator of Promise.
Ms. Elia Kenney
2023
Music Teacher
Ms. Elia Kenney, a music teacher at Ankara Elementary/High School (AEHS), has been selected as the 2023 Dr. Linda L. Curtis Educator of Promise.
Ms. Beth Rayner
2022
Teacher
Ms. Beth Rayner, a Reading Specialist at Yokosuka Middle School on Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, has been selected as the Department of Defense Education Activity’s 2022 Dr. Linda L. Curtis Educator of Promise.
Ms. Neissa St Jean
2021
Teacher
Ms. Neissa St. Jean has been chosen as the 2021 Dr. Linda L. Curtis Educator of Promise recipient. Ms. St Jean’s ability to share effectively with students, staff, and administration team has made a tremendous impact in the school community.
Ms. Chanelle Reese
2020
Teacher
Ms. Chanelle Reese has been chosen as the inaugural Dr. Linda L. Curtis Educator of Promise recipient. Ms. Reese has demonstrated remarkable leadership as a teacher, and as a champion for military-connected students and families.
