Congratulations to Our Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Jones

We are beyond thrilled to announce Mrs. Jones as New Holland Leadership Academy's 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year. After over thirty years in the classroom, Mrs. Jones continues to prove that great teaching never gets old and we are so glad she is BACK!

Mrs. Jones walks into her classroom every day with a genuine love for children and a gift for making learning meaningful. Her lessons are engaging, hands-on, and thoughtfully designed in a way that meets students where they are and pushes them further than they thought they could go. Watching her teach is a reminder of why we do this work. What many people do not see is that several days out of the week, long after the students have gone home, Mrs. Jones is still at school revisiting her lesson plans, reflecting on her practice, and preparing for the next day. 

This year, Mrs. Jones assisted with leading our Odyssey of the Mind team to New Holland's very first state championship. She poured her time, her energy, and her competitive spirit into those students, and together they made history for our school. Our families love her. Our students love her. Our staff admires her. And it is easy to understand why. Mrs. Jones is a role model in every sense of the word, and our entire school community is better because of her presence.

Mrs. Jones, thank you for sharing your gifts with our students and our community. We are honored to celebrate you as our Teacher of the Year.

- Mrs. Blackwell, New Holland Leadership Academy Principal