Hayley Blondin, a bilingual multiple-subjects teacher at Oak Grove Elementary School, has been named the Sonoma County Teacher of the Year for 2026. She was recognized at an all-school celebration, alongside Sonoma County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Amie Carter. Blondin is praised for building strong one-on-one relationships and leading schoolwide events that foster student engagement, belonging, and confidence—including applying Science of Reading strategies to help students improve.

Hayley Blondin SCOE Teacher of the Year

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