Awards and Recognitions

2021-2022 Honorees for the New Jersey Governor’s Educator of the Year

The Governor’s Educator of the Year program is designed to highlight educational innovation, student achievement, the rewards of teaching, and the important services outside the classroom environment that lead to student success. The celebratory program continues to recognize our state’s best teachers and educational services professionals.
 
Ethel McKnight Elementary School
Valerie Barbarise
Phyllis Kempner
 
Walter C. Black Elementary School
Daria Taormina
Mariagrace Welsh
 
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
Ana Martinez
 
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
Kim Ostrowski
Holly Pappas
 
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
Laura Lee
Meg Stratton
 
Hightstown High School
Stephanie Stevenson
Jim Firtec