Empower Our Teachers

Teacher Impact Awards

Each year at the Foundation’s spring Homewood Grown event, the Foundation recognizes one teacher from each of the five Homewood schools who has made a significant mark on the lives of students with Teacher Impact Awards. Nominations come from parents, fellow teachers, administrators and even students who have been impacted by a teacher.

We are so proud of our Teacher Impact Award recipients and how they have gone above and beyond as educators. Please join us in celebrating our 2024 Teacher Impact Award Winners!

2025 Teacher Impact Award Recipients

Edgewood Elementary – Devon Davis, 1st Grade

Hall-Kent Elementary – Abby Becker, EL

Shades Cahaba Elementary – Beth Gladney, Library

Homewood Middle School – Shelby DiLorenzo, 8th Grade Science

Homewood High School – Christie Morman, AP Psychology

For a list of past Teacher Impact Award recipients, click here.

2025 HCS District Support Staff Award

Shades Cahaba Elementary – LaShaundra Richardson, Library Assistant

National Board Certification Financial Assistance

The Foundation provides financial support for Homewood teachers who pursue National Board Certification. Homewood is one of 79 districts in the country (and one of four in Alabama) recognized as a National Board Accomplished District.

“We currently have 60 National Board-certified teachers and another 22 in process. Homewood City Schools continues to be named a National Board Accomplished District each school year based on its percentage of National Board Certified Teachers. HCS is one of only four school districts in Alabama to earn this recognition.”

Cristy York, Director of Instruction for Homewood City Schools