Employee of the Year
Each year, the Christina School District honors outstanding educators and employees through the Teachers and Employee Champions of the Year awards. After a rigorous selection process, each school building selects a Teacher of the Year, who then competes for the prestigious title of District Teacher of the Year. Additionally, the district recognizes Employee Champions of the Year from each classified employee group, with the winner going on to compete for the District Educational Support Professional of the Year. Here, we proudly showcase our past winners, celebrating their dedication and commitment to educational excellence.
![Rebecca Arenson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786030411/christinak12org/zlh2mohuu6yokoodpbhv/55307736631_0a4e7df177_c.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786030411/christinak12org/zlh2mohuu6yokoodpbhv/55307736631_0a4e7df177_c.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786030411/christinak12org/zlh2mohuu6yokoodpbhv/55307736631_0a4e7df177_c.jpg","width":800}])
Rebecca Arenson
2026-2027 Teacher of the Year
Brennen School
Rebecca brings over 20 years of early childhood education experience, including 11 years teaching at The Brennen School. She started her journey in 2006 working with children with autism in New York City, sparking a deep passion for supporting this community. Her dedication led her from city schools to volunteering in Argentina with children facing developmental delays. Since 2009, Rebecca has delivered essential in-home early intervention services in Delaware and joined The Brennen School in 2015.
![Gretchen Loose]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786028858/christinak12org/mcrq2btjuruhc5ho2bli/55307973719_71ba5bc0f2_c.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1786028858/christinak12org/mcrq2btjuruhc5ho2bli/55307973719_71ba5bc0f2_c.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786028858/christinak12org/mcrq2btjuruhc5ho2bli/55307973719_71ba5bc0f2_c.jpg","width":800}])
Gretchen Loose
2026-2027 Paraprofessional Employee Champion of the Year
The Brennen School
Gretchen is a dedicated paraprofessional at the Brennen School and an extraordinary advocate for students with complex needs, particularly those with autism. As president of the CPA, she has significantly elevated the visibility and professionalism of paraprofessionals throughout the district and state. Gretchen is recognized for her exceptional patience, leadership, and unwavering commitment to both students and staff.
![Jeanne Scheper Brennen School 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753864746/christinak12org/i8t3hinx4c8hcsa0g2nq/jeannescheperbrennenx375.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753864746/christinak12org/i8t3hinx4c8hcsa0g2nq/jeannescheperbrennenx375.png","width":375}])
Jeanne Scheper
2025-2026 Teacher of the Year
Brennen School
Jeanne is a direct and highly skilled professional who excels at helping challenging students. She has successfully transformed some of the toughest kids with difficult behaviors into model students ready to move on to other schools. Jeanne is excellent at delegating tasks and clearly communicating the needs of the classroom. Her coworkers at Brennen say they’ve learned a lot from her and feel lucky to work with her. Congratulations, Jeanne, on all your amazing work!