Compton Unified Honors 2025 Teachers of the Year
Media Release
Compton Unified School District proudly honored its 2025 Teachers of the Year at a special celebration held at Caldwell Elementary School. The event brought together Superintendent Dr. Darin Brawley, CUSD Board Member Dr. Ayanna Davis, and district administrators to recognize the outstanding educators who are making a profound impact in classrooms across the district.
The CUSD Elementary School Teachers of the Year.
The celebration took place during Teacher Appreciation Week, making it a timely and meaningful opportunity to shine a light on the educators whose dedication, creativity, and care uplift and empower students every day.
The CUSD Middle and High School Teachers of the Year.
Each school site selected one teacher whose contributions exemplify excellence in teaching, leadership, and student engagement. These teachers represent the heart of our district and reflect the commitment to educational equity and academic success that drives Compton Unified forward.
CUSD 2025 Teacher of the Year Roxana Vargas – Dickison
Congratulations to our 2025 Teachers of the Year:
Elementary Schools
Dave Judd – Anderson
Amber Murphy – Bunche
Teri Dodson – Bursch
Rachel Yancy – Carver
Cristina Gaytan – Clinton
Roxana Vargas – Dickison
Matthew Stenton – Emerson
Isabel Nunes – Foster
Sylvia Mena – Jefferson
Julius Donohoo – Kelly
Gigi Rocca – Kennedy
Monique Kepler – King
Claudia Ortiz – Laurel
Joey Stewart-Guillory – Longfellow
Katherine Bilbrew – Mayo
Jacqueline Ball – McKinley
Lataria Herring – McNair
Wendy Torres – Roosevelt
Shirlee Brazil – Rosecrans
DeShila Publico – Tibby
Tiffani Brown – Washington
Middle Schools
Lauren Daniels-Oliva – Bunche
Juan Castillo – Davis
Kristina Owens – Enterprise
Herman Miranda – Walton
Maisha Byrd – Whaley
Laura Wilcoxson – Willowbrook
High Schools
Tommie Watkins – Centennial
Mindy Eash – Chavez
Jason Carreras – Compton
Jessica Lopez – Dominguez
Porsja Dyer – Compton Early College
Tameka Fisher – Thurgood Marshall
CUSD Board Member Dr. Ayanna Davis.
We are deeply grateful to all of our educators—not only those honored this week, but every teacher across our district—who work tirelessly to guide, support, and inspire our scholars. Your impact is lasting, and your dedication is seen and celebrated.