Cameron began teaching in 2005 at East Elementary in Cullman and has since helped drive strong elementary math scores across Cullman City Schools in Alabama.

She is known for uplifting students, supporting families, and collaborating with colleagues to maintain a positive, high-performing learning environment.

Cameron is recognized for contributing to top elementary math outcomes and for fostering a positive, high-achieving climate while engaging families and coworkers.

Kyle Kallhoff, superintendent of Cullman City Schools, lauded Cameron’s recognition as a testament to her commitment to excellence and its impact on students, the district, and the community.

Cullman City Schools publicly congratulated Cameron on this achievement and noted her representation of the district and community at the state level.

The superintendent emphasized Cameron’s unwavering commitment to excellence and her positive ripple effects on students, the district, and the broader community.

The article frames Cameron’s nomination as evidence of the district’s collaborative culture and its ongoing emphasis on mathematics achievement.

Lacy Cameron, a fifth-grade math teacher in Cullman City Schools, has been named one of 16 finalists for the 2026-27 Alabama Teacher of the Year award, the ‘Sweet 16’, after selection from more than 155 educators statewide.

The finalist status is part of a multi-step process, with all 16 finalists to be honored at a statewide reception in Montgomery in mid-May.

This marks the third time in five years that a Cullman City Schools member has been named to the Alabama Teacher of the Year ‘Sweet 16,’ underscoring ongoing district achievement.