Hardworking educators from around Santa Barbara County got gussied up for a very special celebration on Saturday, November 4. These teachers traded their casual, classroom attire for floor-length gowns and tuxedos to be honored at the tenth annual “A Salute to Teachers” gala at the Music Academy in Montecito.
Presented by the Santa Barbara County Education Office and Cox Communications, the event paid special tribute to each of the honorees — the Santa Barbara County Teacher of the Year, Santa Barbara Bowl Performing Arts Teacher of the Year, three Distinguished New Educators, and three Distinguished Mentors — and the entire teaching profession.
Teaching is often described as a thankless job, but Saturday’s gala was all about making Santa Barbara County’s teachers feel seen and appreciated. Personalized video tributes spotlighted the great work of each of the eight honorees, who received trophies and elaborate gift baskets to thank them for their tireless work.
