Jaime Moody
Principal
Butler Middle School
Lowell, MA
The 2024-25 Spirit Award was given to Jaime for the overwhelming support her community showed her nomination. Jaime received $5,000 from National Life Group to be shared between a $2,500 individual award and a $2,500 donation to her school.
Jumar Birao
Seventh Grade Math Teacher
River City Science Academy Middle/High School
Jacksonville, FL
Paul Balazs
Leadership Advisor - Student Government, IB Theory
Henry J. Kaiser High School
Honolulu, HI
Sydney Hebel
Physical Education Teacher
Diann Banks Williamson Educational Center
Detroit, MI
Michael Morris
Assistant Dean of Arts
Utopian Academy for the Arts - Trilith
Fayetteville, GA
Martha Jimenez
Cafeteria Specialist
Midway Park Elementary School
Euless, TX
The 2024-25 Spotlight Award was given to Martha Jimenez for going above and beyond as a school cafeteria worker. Martha received $5,000 to be shared between a $2,500 individual award and a $2,500 donation to her school.