In celebration of its 45th Anniversary in 2025, AVID created the Global Achievement Awards to honor educators and leaders who not only advance the AVID College and Career Readiness System but also live its mission every day. These champions turn high expectations into real-world outcomes, make rigorous instruction accessible, and provide unwavering support to students navigating their futures. Each award recipient has a story. Each story is a reminder that AVID’s legacy, now more than 10 million students strong, has always been built by people who believe in students and act on that belief.
Meet the 2025 Honorees
AVID District Leader of the Year
Jodie Kuleck
Alexandria City Public Schools
AVID District Director
AVID Staff Developer of the Year
Robin Ilac
El Camino Jr. High
AVID Counselor of the Year
Sarah Elmore
Madison East High School
AVID Elementary Principal of the Year
Kimberly Hutcherson
Center for Achievement
AVID Secondary Principal of the Year
Renee Kory
Kyrene Aprende Middle School
AVID Elementary Teacher of the Year
Matthew Rodney
Ronald Reagan Elementary School
AVID Secondary Teacher of the Year
Crystal Medina
Atascocita Middle School
AVID Site Team of the Year
Fontana High School
Fontana Unified School District
.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75)
