School staff and community members gathered to recognize Langford teachers named 2025 Teacher of the Year finalists, with speakers highlighting years of service and mentorship roles.

The recognition honored Miss Pujo, Mr. Bellison and Miss Lowie as finalists; speakers said the finalists are among four districtwide candidates for the 2025 award. Community members and school colleagues stressed the multiple roles teachers play and their work training student teachers.

Speakers at the event noted length of service at Langford and in education more broadly. One speaker said a finalist has 12 years at Langford; another speaker said they have worked in education for about 21 years. A Circle C community member who identified themselves as having lived in the neighborhood for 30 years also spoke in support of the teachers.

Presenters emphasized that classroom roles often extend beyond instruction to include intervention work, mentoring and hosting student teachers. One speaker described hosting student teachers as part of preparing the next generation of educators.

No formal district action, vote or policy change was recorded in the provided transcript excerpt. The occasion was ceremonial recognition and public appreciation for the finalists.

The finalists were described as 1 of 4 districtwide candidates for the 2025 Teacher of the Year; additional details about the selection process or subsequent district events were not specified in the transcript.