Otus Announces Winners of the 2025 Otus Excellence Awards for Their Impact on Student Learning and Growth
Chicago, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Otus, the leading K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution, today announced the winners of the inaugural Otus Excellence Awards, which recognize and celebrate outstanding educators and districts in the Otus community. The 10 winners in five categories were selected for their impact on student learning and growth through innovation, engagement, and data-driven practices.
'The Otus Excellence Awards are all about honoring the educators who are making a real difference for students,' said Chris Hull, Otus President and Co-Founder. 'These winners exemplify what is possible when passion meets purpose—using data not just to inform, but to inspire. We are proud to support their work, celebrate their impact, and continue building a community of educators who are committed to making a difference together.'
More than 200 nominations were submitted from across the U.S. Two winners were selected in each of the following five categories:
Otus Impact Award
Recognizing a district that has embraced Otus to drive meaningful student growth, collaboration, and innovation across schools.
Gold - Wilmot Union High School, Wisconsin
Silver - Hamilton County School District, Florida
The Data DriverRecognizing a leader who turns data into action—supporting teams, identifying trends, and driving student success with insight and clarity.
Gold - Craig Velleux, All Data & Math Coach/Interventionist; Salem School District, Wisconsin
Silver - Patrick Dawson, Director of Innovation, Teaching, and Learning; Winnetka School District 36, Illinois
The PD Powerhouse
Recognizing an educator who supports others in mastering Otus through training, modeling, and championing professional growth.
Gold - Lisa Kosin, Teacher; Community Unit School District 201, Illinois
Silver - Perla DeLaCruz, Teacher; Hemet Unified School District, California
The Everyday Advocate
Recognizing a classroom educator who consistently leverages Otus to support students, personalize learning, and model best practices for their peers.
Gold - Suzanne Hill, Teacher; Nampa School District, Idaho
Silver - John Camp, Math Head of Teaching & Learning; New England Innovation Academy, Massachusetts
Rookie of the Year
Recognizing a new Otus user who demonstrated enthusiasm and a data-driven mindset, quickly becoming a confident and impactful user.
Gold - Misty Anderson, Math School Improvement Specialist; Bulloch County School District, Georgia
Silver - Jeana Craft, Information Technology Coordinator; Mattoon Community Unit School District 2, Illinois
'As a former social studies teacher, I share these award-winning educators' passion for using data insights to transform classrooms,' said Hull. 'They demonstrate what we can achieve together when we provide tools to understand and support every learner and create equitable learning environments.'
The Otus Excellence Awards winners receive:
A trophy and certificate
A donation to recipient's district in their honor
Complimentary access to an Otus Onsite Day of professional development
About Otus
Otus, an award-winning edtech company, empowers educators to maximize student performance with a comprehensive K-12 assessment, data, and insights solution. Committed to student achievement and educational equity, Otus combines student data with powerful tools that provide educators, administrators, and families with the insights they need to make a difference. Built by teachers for teachers, Otus creates efficiencies in data management, assessment, and progress monitoring to help educators focus on what matters most—student success. Today, Otus partners with school districts nationwide to create informed, data-driven learning environments. Learn more at Otus.com.
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