Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools (PLSAS) has announced the 2025–26 “Teachers of the Year,” as selected by their fellow educators and recognized for their dedication, passion and positive impact on students, colleagues and the school community.

Each year, PLSAS educators nominate and select peers who exemplify the district’s mission of helping all learners reach their full potential. The program celebrates those who demonstrate excellence in teaching, innovation in the classroom and a deep commitment to academic and personal growth for every student.

This year’s honorees and the school at which they teach include:

• Nikki Antonson – Hidden Oaks Middle School
• Sarah Bring – Hamilton Ridge Elementary
• Jessalyn DeRusha – Edgewood School
• Caren Groll – Redtail Ridge Elementary
• Alissa Guse – Five Hawks Elementary
• Jessica Louis – Twin Oaks Middle School
• Christine Nelson – Bridges Area Learning Center
• Jessica Reilly – La ola del lago at Grainwood
• Justin Schramm – Prior Lake High School
• Megan Waller – Jeffers Pond Elementary
• Megan Young – Glendale Elementary
• Heather Zehnder – WestWood Elementary