Oxford School District Names Teachers of the Year 2025 to 2026

The Oxford School District announced its Teachers of the Year for the 2025 to 2026 school year on November 28, 2025. The district named LaShona Bell of Oxford Early Childhood Center, Emily Dubrovin of Della Davidson, Keith Scruggs of Oxford Intermediate, LaNatra Pegues of Oxford Middle, Ben Logan of Oxford High, Brittney Tolbert of Bramlett Elementary, and Anna Jeffries of Central Elementary as this year’s honorees. The short staff report released by the district presented the full roster and the district’s selection announcement.

Recognition spans all grade levels and school communities within Lafayette County, signaling attention to early learning as well as secondary education. Honoring educators at the early childhood, elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school levels highlights the varied roles teachers play in academic learning, social development, and student well being. For families and neighbors, named teachers often represent the faces of consistency in classrooms, and public recognition can strengthen community ties to local schools.

Beyond classroom morale, these awards carry broader public health and social equity implications. Stable, supported teachers contribute to safer school climates, earlier identification of learning or mental health needs, and continuity for students who face economic or social challenges. In a community where education intersects with health outcomes, bolstering educator recognition can help spotlight gaps in support, workload, and resources that influence retention and teacher wellness.

The announcement also offers a chance for local leaders and policymakers to consider how district practices and funding affect teacher recruitment and retention in Lafayette County. Celebrating exemplary educators draws attention to successful teaching strategies and to the supports those teachers need to scale impact across classrooms. For parents and residents, the recognition may be an opening to engage with schools, to celebrate the honorees, and to ask school leaders how recognition ties into broader plans for teacher support.

The Oxford School District’s list of Teachers of the Year provides a focal point for community pride and a reminder of education’s role in public health and social equity. As the school year advances, the district and community will watch how recognition translates into sustained support for the educators who serve Lafayette County students.