TEACHER FEATURES: Sherri Land

Dare County Schools announces the 2025-26 Teachers of the Year

Dare County Schools proudly celebrates the 2025–2026 Teachers of the Year from across the district. Chosen by their peers, these exceptional educators stand out for their dedication, leadership, creativity in the classroom, and unwavering commitment to student success. The following educators have earned the honor of representing their schools as Teacher of the Year for the upcoming academic year:2025–2026 Teachers of the YearCape Hatteras Eleme…

TEACHER FEATURES: Sherri Land

Sherri Land Story by Kaden Bessent Sherri Land originally wanted to be a service dog instructor, not a teacher. Once she became a mom, her perspective on school changed. “I actually really hated school growing up. After I had my own kids, I wanted to be that teacher that I never had growing up,” she said. Land graduated from Early and Howard Payne. This past school year Land received the BISD Elementary School Teacher of the Year award. She has …