Yuba City helped Mrs. Kircher win $30,000 for Barry Elementary.
This win happened because people kept showing up. Parents, teachers, students, friends, family, neighbors, and supporters across Yuba City voted, shared the link, and made sure Mrs. Kircher and Barry Elementary were seen.
School
Barry Elementary
Result
Winner
Prize
$30,000 for school
Yuba City showed up
Thank you to everyone who voted, shared, and helped turn a daily link into a school-wide win.
Why people showed up
This was about a teacher, a school, and the students people wanted to lift up.
Transitional Kindergarten leader
NBC describes Kristin as helping grow Yuba City Unified's TK program from an early launch into a district-wide team of educators.
Mentor and program builder
Her work includes supporting new teachers, leading professional development, and strengthening collaboration across classrooms.
Early learning that sticks
Her classroom centers play-based learning, early literacy, social-emotional growth, and confidence for the youngest students.
Campus community
At Barry Elementary, NBC notes that she created a cross-age buddies program connecting TK students with older student leaders.
What the votes did
NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports California, and Provident Credit Union named five finalists for the 2026 All-Star Teacher Award. NBC said the grand prize-winning teacher's school would receive a $30,000 contribution. After voting ran from April 6 through June 1, Mrs. Kircher won, and Barry Elementary receives the award because this community kept voting.