Early Childhood Educators of the Year
Solano County Office of Education (SCOE), the Solano Child Care Planning Council and other community partners host the annual Solano Early Childhood Educator of the Year Awards program honoring early childhood educators who demonstrate excellence in the care and education of Solano’s young children. SCOE encourages parents, guardians, educators and community members who live or work in Solano County to nominate early childhood educators who have made a positive difference in their communities.
Any Solano County early learning and care provider serving children ages infant to preschool may be nominated. The recognition program includes teachers, assistants, paraeducators, food service staff, transportation staff, school site administrators and family childcare owners.
2027 Nominations
2027 Nominations
2027 Nominations
Solano County Office of Education, in collaboration with the Solano Child Care Planning Council and other community partners, is hosting the 4th annual Solano Early Childhood Educator of the Year program on Friday, May 7, 2027.
Nomination forms must be completed during the nomination period: January 5, 2027, through February 7, 2027, at 5:00 pm.
For more information about the Solano Early Childhood Educator of the Year program, please contact Juanita Morales, Early Learning Liaison, at Jmorales@solanocoe.net or (707) 399-4452.
2026 Honorees
2026 Honorees
2026 Honorees
Early Childhood Educators of the Year
2026 Honorees
Please help us congratulate the following honorees for 2026:
Program Administrator:
Farm Saelee
Special Education Teacher:
Belinda Halonen
Preschool Teacher:
Yesenia Jimenez & Van Ferreria
Family Child Care Teacher:
Julianna Stillman
Infant Toddler Teacher:
Ani Lopez Jimenez
Program Support Staff:
Rachel Taylor