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Otsego board names Autumn VanLiere, Beth Zartman and Heather Sokoloski outstanding educators
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Christie Robinson announced nominees for the 2026 Outstanding People for Education and named Autumn VanLiere, Beth Zartman and Heather Sokoloski as winners. A long list of nominees across district schools was read for the record.
Superintendent Dr. Christie Robinson announced the district's 2026 Outstanding People for Education during the April 13 board meeting, reading a list of nominees representing multiple Otsego Public Schools campuses.
This year's winners, as announced in the meeting minutes, are Autumn VanLiere, Beth Zartman and Heather Sokoloski. The minutes list nominees from multiple schools and roles — teachers, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, specialists and administrators — indicating recognition across grade levels and support roles.
The board noted the winners during the Recognition of Guests section; no budgetary awards or monetary prizes are recorded in the minutes. The recognition was presented as part of routine acknowledgments early in the meeting.
