10/20/2026
National honor for one of our own! 🏆
Congratulations to Trisha Carlson of Linderman Education Center, named Educator of the Year at the national FullScale Symposium in Indianapolis, Oct. 8–10!
This award recognizes Trisha’s exceptional work with students and her leadership in personalized, competency-based education (PCBE), helping learners take ownership of their learning and build the skills and confidence they need for future success.
“Trisha puts her heart into helping students find success, often in ways they may not have experienced before. She is a big part of what makes Linderman special.”
– Principal Jodie Barber Castro
“This level of national recognition is incredibly rare and represents one of the highest honors an educator can receive. It is a tremendous accomplishment for any teacher, and we couldn’t be more proud that one of our own KPS educators is being recognized at this level.”
– Superintendent Matt Jensen
“Trisha embodies the teacher who goes above and beyond to ensure her learners are equipped to fulfill the promise of their futures.”
– Robin Kanaan, Senior Director of Teaching and Learning, KnowledgeWorks
Trisha’s work reflects the growing leadership of KPS educators in personalized, competency-based education, as teachers across the district create classrooms where students own their learning, understand their progress, and take on new challenges with confidence.
True to who she is, Trisha sees this award as a reflection of the work her Linderman team does together. Please join us in celebrating her well-deserved honor. Congratulations, Trisha!
