EECU and Madera County Superintendent Honor County’s Top Educators
September 26, 2025
Educational Employees Credit Union
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FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2025) – Educational Employees Credit Union (EECU) and the Madera County Superintendent of Schools proudly honored the county’s top school employee, administrator, and teacher at the 2025 Excellence in Education Awards ceremony on September 25.
Since 2007, EECU has partnered
with the superintendent to host the annual event, recognizing educators who
inspire students and strengthen the community. This long-standing tradition
highlights EECU’s commitment to supporting those who make a difference in the
lives of students and families throughout Madera County.
Elizabeth J. Dooley, EECU president
and CEO, presented awards to recognize the outstanding honorees, who were
nominated by their peers from Madera County’s nine school districts.
“For nearly two decades, we’ve
partnered with the Madera County Superintendent of Schools to honor the dedicated
individuals who teach, lead, and support students every day,” Dooley said.
“Their dedication leaves a lasting mark on our community and we’re proud to
celebrate their hard work.”
The 2025 Madera County
Excellence in Education Award honorees are:
- School Employee of the Year – Danielle Willeke, Special Day Class Instructional Assistant, Chowchilla Elementary School District
- Administrator of the Year – Kristin McKenna, Director of College and Career Readiness, Madera Unified School District
- Teacher of the Year – Kristin Sheehan, Agricultural Instructor and FFA Advisor, Madera South High School
The Excellence in Education
Awards remain a cherished tradition in Madera County, shining a spotlight on
the outstanding individuals who shape the future of local students. The
celebration is one of six annual county events proudly sponsored by EECU to
recognize and support exemplary educators and school staff. For more
information about the partnership or awards, visit myEECU.org.
EECU serves 12 Central California and Central Coast
counties and has 23 branches and more than 391,000 members. Since 1934, EECU
has provided affordable financial products and services to meet its members’
saving, borrowing, and investing needs. EECU is very active in the communities
it serves, proudly supporting numerous programs, activities and events that
enrich the community experience, and providing free financial wellness
education to people of all ages.