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• June 23, 2026
🏆 We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Otus Excellence Awards Winners!
These awards recognize and celebrate educators and districts in the Otus community, spotlighting their impact on student learning and growth through innovation, engagement, and data-driven practices.
Category |
Winner |
District |
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⭐️Outstanding District |
Weld County Schools Re-3J |
Keenesburg, CO |
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⚙️Outstanding Admin |
Qadir Abdus-Salam |
Norwalk Public Schools, CT |
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✒️Outstanding Coach/Specialist |
Kaitlin Fields |
Metropolitan School District Washington Township, IN |
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🤖AI Champ |
Martin Rosenberger |
Bullitt County Schools, KY |
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✏️Outstanding Teacher K-5 |
Olivia Foster |
Jefferson County, KY |
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✏️Outstanding Teacher 6-8 |
Kayla Elam |
Canton Union Schools 66, IL |
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✏️Outstanding Teacher 9-12 |
Pamela Crawford |
Bulloch County, GA |
🤩 Notable Highlights
- Kaitlin Fields: State ILEARN proficiency increased from 20% to 36.8% in two years
- Qadir Abdus-Salam: Learned the platform himself before bringing knowledge to his teachers; SAT math outcomes improved
- Olivia Foster: Fluency rates increased from 46% to 78% in six weeks
- Kayla Elam: Led workshops and built the entire ELA team's CFA data process
- Pamela Crawford: Nominated independently by three different people
Congratulations to our 2026 Otus Excellence Award recipients! Thank you for the incredible impact you make each day in support of your staff, students, and families. We are honored to partner with educators who are deeply committed to student success and innovation. Your dedication inspires us, and we look forward to celebrating all that you will continue to accomplish and the meaningful impact you will make in the years ahead! 🚀