Celebrating the 2025 All Star Teacher Award Winner!

Provident Credit Union is proud to continue our partnership with NBC Sports Bay Area for the All‑Star Teacher Award, an annual program that honors exceptional elementary, middle, and high school teachers in the Bay Area and Sacramento region. The NBC Sports Bay Area & California All‑Star Teacher Award presented by Provident Credit Union recognizes educators for their extraordinary work and unwavering dedication to their students and community.
 

These teachers go above and beyond—creating safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environments where students thrive. The winning teacher receives a $30,000 donation for their school, and each of the other finalists is awarded $2,000 to support vital programs and classroom resources.
 

And the 2025 Winner Is...

The 2025 winner, Greg Martin of Sylvia Mendez Elementary in Berkeley, was announced live during a special on‑field ceremony at the San Francisco Giants game on June 25, 2025. Greg received the All‑Star Teacher title, and his school was awarded a $30,000 donation, courtesy of Provident Credit Union.
 

Congratulations to our 2025 winner and all of this year’s finalists!

This year’s finalists are five outstanding educators making a lasting impact in their schools and communities:

• Greg Martin – Sylvia Mendez Elementary, Berkeley (Winner)

• Anthony (Tony) Green – Bishop O'Dowd High School, Oakland

• Laura Nunez – East Palo Alto Academy, East Palo Alto

• Dawaine Williams – Ocala STEAM Academy, San Jose

• Christine (Fitz) Fitzsimmon – Alisal Elementary, Pleasanton

Provident’s Commitment to Education

Since launching the All‑Star Teacher Award in 2007, Provident Credit Union has contributed over $400,000 to local schools. This program is just one of the many ways we invest in the people and communities we serve.
 

We also proudly offer exclusive financial benefits for California Teachers Association (CTA) members, including tailored products, financial wellness resources, and personalized support.
 

Past All-Star Teacher Award recipients: 

• 2007 – Michael Meneses, Presidio Middle School, San Francisco 

• 2008 – Allen Nakamura, Alameda High School, Alameda 

• 2009 – Jessica Schelegle, Sacred Heart School, Saratoga 
• 2010 – Zachary Swan, Jefferson High School, Daly City 
• 2011 – Robert “Corky” Black, Oak Grove High School, San Jose 
• 2012 – Dr. Paul Ricks, Hopkins Junior High School, Fremont 
• 2013 – Ruben Modesto, John H. Pitman High School, Turlock 
• 2014 – Nicole Ellwood, Twin Hills Charter Middle School, Sebastopol 
• 2015 – Carmen Kotto, South Valley Middle School, Gilroy 
• 2016 – Scott Krijnen, Castillero Middle School, San Jose 
• 2017 – Dale Waldo, Folsom Middle School, Folsom 
• 2018 – Cori Starr, Northgate High School, Walnut Creek 
• 2019 – Katie Humann, Adams Middle School, Brentwood 
• 2021 – Tomokazu Morikawa, George Washington High School, San Francisco 
• 2022 – Jessica Holman, Rancho Cotate High School, Rohnert Park 
• 2023 – Erik Bertelson, Wells Middle School, Dublin 
• 2024 – “Profe” Pamela Lim-McAlister, Albany High School, Albany 
• 2025 – Greg Martin, Sylvia Mendez Elementary School, Berkeley 

Join Us in Celebrating These All‑Star Educators

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2025 winner, Greg Martin, and sincere thanks to all the dedicated teachers shaping brighter futures every day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
 

Stay tuned to the Provident Blog and NBC Sports Bay Area for more inspiring educator stories—and to learn more about this year’s honoree and the All‑Star Teacher Award program, read the official press release here:
 

Read the full announcement