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Congratulations to PreK Educators Ms. Garman and Ms. Jaldin Teacher and Support Employee of the Year 2026

Posted on May 27, 2026

Teachers with their PreK students working on a building project.

Ms. Susan Garman and Ms. Adela Jaldin were selected as the Barrett Teacher and Support Employee of the Year for 2026. The two educators were honored at the APS Celebration of Excellence, cheered on by Principal Dr. Rivas, AP Mr. Littman, Barrett teachers, friends and family.

Read more about these incredible educators on the Barrett Staff Directory. https://barrett.apsva.us/staff-directory

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Gallery of Photos from Arlington Public Schools https://www.apsva.us/post/aps-announces-2026-employees-of-the-year/

Check out photos from the celebration on Blue Sky:

Congratulations to the Barrett Teacher and Support Employee of the Year Ms. Garman and Ms. Jaldin! APS Celebration of Excellence @drgabyrivas.bsky.social #APSExcellence #OneAPS #APSProud

— BarrettAPS (@barrettaps.bsky.social) 2026-05-08T00:39:23.734Z

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4401 N. Henderson Rd.

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