Congratulations to Kristin Sky, 1st grade teacher at West Park Elementary School, on being named the 2026 New Educator of the Year!

The CPS Foundation, in partnership with OneNebraska Federal Credit Union, proudly announced this honor during the CPS Employee Celebration yesterday afternoon. This award recognizes outstanding new educators who are already making a meaningful impact through their passion, dedication, and commitment to students. Kristin’s work in the classroom is helping young Mustangs and Discoverers learn, grow, and thrive each day.

A nominator described Kristin as "a hard worker who pours remarkable time and love into helping her students succeed. She pushes them to keep trying, to be respectful and responsible, and she finds creative new ways to make learning come alive — often with a well-timed joke to keep things fun. She listens carefully to her students and coworkers alike, and she contributes to the school community through her involvement with the PTO. " As another nominator put it, "West Park is so lucky to have her!"