Teresa Chaulk, Superintendent for Lincoln County School District #1 in Kemmerer/Diamondville, has been named the 2025 Superintendent of the Year for Wyoming by the Wyoming Association of School Administrators. She has been invited to represent Wyoming at the national conference of the American Association of School Administrators in March 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Teresa Chaulk began her teaching career as a Special Education teacher and Special Education Coordinator in Garden City, Kansas. After moving to the Diamondville/Kemmerer area, Ms. Chaulk served as Director of Special Education and Curriculum, Alternative School Principal and Business Manager. She is in her 17th year as Superintendent of Schools for Lincoln County School District #1.

Teresa earned a BA in Elementary Education and K-12 Special Education from Black Hills State University. She received her Master of Arts in K-12 Special Education, her Master’s in School Psychology, endorsements for K-12 Administration and Superintendent, and is in progress on her Ed Specialist in School Psychology from Fort Hayes State University in Hays, Kansas. Ms. Chaulk also holds a Master’s degree from Devry University in Accounting and Finance.

Ms. Chaulk is a member of WASA and AASA and was the featured profile in the AASA October 2022 issue. She is a member of the Wyoming Association of School Curriculum Directors, the Wyoming Association of Special Education Administrators, and is very active in community organizations. She frequently attends JEC meetings, legislative
sessions, and has been appointed to several state-level committees. Teresa received the Myron Basom School Leadership Award in 2018.

Ms. Chaulk has assembled an effective leadership team and improved the overall culture of the district. They saw their highest ACT composite scores last year. All schools meet or exceed Wyoming Accountability. Teresa has attended many valuable conferences and trainings, including RIDE and THRIVE, and has implemented the knowledge gained to benefit her staff and students. THRIVE was implemented this year to support staff mental health and well-being. They will begin incorporating the THRIVE curriculum with students.

A letter of support states, “Ms. Chaulk sets a high standard in the District’s vision, and expects excellence – excellence that sets the stage for students to thrive on their chosen paths. She actively seeks new strategies… and is passionate about the responsibility and the privilege of being part of the education community.”