Teacher of the Month

Teacher of the Month

Mix 96.5 is looking for the best teachers in and around Western North Carolina to honor as the M.B. Haynes Teacher of the Month! Photo: Mix 96.5 WOXL-FM/HD

If you know a teacher who’s making a difference in the lives of your kids and your school community nominate them to be honored by Mix 96.5, M.B. Haynes and our prize sponsor, Caroline Albea Orthodontics.

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Meet WNC Teachers Who Have Been Honored

March 2026
Amber Iker, Charles T. Koontz Intermediate School

February 2026
Sarah Rivenbark, Avery’s Creek Elementary

January 2026
Shannon Vilcinskas, Brush Creek Elementary

December 2025
Annie Choi, A.C. Reynolds High School

November 2025
Whitney Mebane, Fernleaf Community Charter School

October 2025
Rebecca Waldroup, Clyde Elementary School

May 2025
Jamileh Mikati, Pisgah Elementary School

April 2025
Susan Stanley Marino, Enka High School

March 2025
Marilyn Whitcher, North Windy Ridge Elementary

February 2025
Erin Lafferty, IC Imagine Public Charter School-Asheville

January 2025
Leigh Salley, William Estes Elementary School

December 2024
Carrie Carpenter, North Buncombe Elementary

May 2024
Ashley Leatherwood, Clyde Elementary

April 2024
Robbie Harms at Charles T. Koontz Elementary

March 2024
Kaitlyn Peeples at Isaac Dickson Elementary

February 2024
Jeannie Graeme at North Buncombe High School

January 2024
Ms. Reeves at Fairview Elementary School

December 2023
Mr. Cunningham at Community High School

November 2023
Mr. McIntosh at Mountain Heritage High School

October 2023
Ms. Casillas at North Canton Elementary School

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