Huber (center)-Courtesy Center Grove Community School Corporation
GREENWOOD, Ind. - Center Grove Community School Corporation (CGCSC) awarded Megan Huber from Walnut Grove Elementary School the 2025-26 CGCSC Teacher of the Year during the district’s annual Employee Celebration on Monday, May 11.
Mrs. Huber teaches first grade and is finishing her 16th year of teaching, three of which have been in Center Grove. Center Grove’s district Teacher of the Year is chosen by a university committee.
As Teacher of the Year, Huber will receive $1,000, courtesy of Wallman Financial, LLC, to spend in her classroom. She will represent Center Grove in the Indiana Teacher of the Year competition.
“I am so excited to be named Center Grove's Teacher of the Year. I am still shocked and soaking it all in,” said Huber. “Hearing kind words from teachers, students, and families has been heartwarming. This award means I am making an impact in the CG community. My school and my students are the best.”
The district also honored building Teacher of the Year winners, Support Staff of the Year winners, and Legacy Award honorees.
Center Grove also honored 47 current and retired teachers with Legacy Awards. Center Grove High School seniors nominate the teacher they believe had the greatest impact on them during their time in Center Grove schools.
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