Awards and Recognitions
2023-2024 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.
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
Katelyn Mladenetz - Teacher of the Year
Renee Fladger - Educational Assistant of the Year
Ethel McKnight Elementary School
Kelly Susinski - Teacher of the Year
Kathleen Murphy - Educational Support Professional of the Year
Walter C. Black Elementary School
Erin Halat - Teacher of the Year
Elizabeth Crispino - Educational Support Professional of the Year
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
Lauren LoBue- Teacher of the Year
Diana Torres- Educational Support Professional of the Year
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
Karen Cook - Teacher of the Year
Alba Alvarez - Educational Assistant of the Year
Hightstown High School
Vanessa Rosa - Teacher of the Year
Elizabeth Bosch-Lara - Educational Service Professional of the Year