Educators go above and beyond every day in the classroom, now it's time for us to go above and beyond for them! In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, WMHT is seeking nominations for educators in our viewing area that deserve recognition. 10 selected teachers will be spotlighted on WMHT social media during Teacher Appreciation Week and will receive a small thank-you gift from our education team. Nominations should be submitted by 5 pm on Monday, April 20.
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2025 TAW Photos by Mara Drogan
Past Teacher Appreciation Week Highlights
Featured Teachers
- LaQuetta Alexander-Ellis — Practice 2 Perfect Training Center, Albany (MediCal Certification Program)
- Erin Botta — South Colonie High School, Colonie (Grade 9–12 Math)
- Scott Charlebois — Castleton Elementary School, Castleton-on-Hudson (K–6 STEM Lab)
- Wayne Cornell — Berlin Middle/High School, Cherry Plain (Grade 9–12 Math)
- Kristi Drinkwater — Shenendehowa Adult Transition Program, Clifton Park
- Julia Healy — Lynnwood Elementary School, Schenectady (Elementary Librarian)
- Christopher Miron — George Washington School, Troy (5th Grade)
- Linda Serapilio — TOAST, Albany (1st Grade)
- Peri Stevens — LifeWorks Head Start, Ballston Spa (UPK)
- Sodelys Hilario — Heatly School, Green Island (4th Grade)
Recognized Teachers
- Alexis Harmon — Paul Puccio School, Castleton (Special Ed)
- April Mlambi — Sand Creek Middle School, Colonie (Grades 7–8)
- Ashley Rozycki — Gibson Technical School, Troy (12th Grade)
- Beth O'Brien — Gibson Technical School, Troy (Sp/Ed Consultant)
- Bridget Trinkle — Hoosic Valley Jr./Sr. High, Schaghticoke (10th Grade)
- Colleen Mahar — Desrochers Center, Rensselaer (Middle School)
- Daphne Barber — Henry Johnson Charter School, Albany (4th Grade)
- David Previtali (Mr. P) — Arbor Hill Elementary, Albany (K & 2)
- Elizabeth Corey — East Greenbush CSD (Special Ed)
- Erica Daley — Mater Christi School, Albany (Pre-K–3)
- Heather Silvernail — Sackett Educational Center, Castleton-on-Hudson (HS)
- Jason Irwin — Tech Valley High School, Albany (9–12)
- Jill Flood — TOAST, Albany (K–1)
- Kalyn Fleck — Ichabod Crane Middle School, Valatie (7th SPED)
- Keanna King — Latham Ridge Elementary, Latham (4th Grade)
- Kelly Rendine Deskewicz — Mont Pleasant MS, Schenectady (6–8)
- Madeline Mead — Coxsackie Athens CSD (2nd Grade)
- Mr. Pafundi — Abram Lansing School, Cohoes (5th Grade)
- Jen Sala — Pashley Elementary, Schenectady (Kindergarten)
- Ms. Helinski — Kline Technical School, Hudson (11–12)
- Nichole Mills — Maple Hill Jr./Sr. High, Castleton-on-Hudson (7th Grade)
- Rebecca Lanier Martinez — Kline Technical School, Hudson (11–12)
- Theresa Eckler — Rensselaer Park Elementary, Troy (4th Grade)
- Stephanie Wilson — Paul Puccio School, Castleton (Grades 4–6)
- Danielle Leder-Druzynsky — Hillside Elementary, Niskayuna (3rd Grade)
- Susan Googins — Montessori Magnet School, Albany (4th Grade)
Featured Teachers
- Carrie Guyer — Grade 3, West Sand Lake Elementary School
- Nicole Kozilsky — Social Work + Special Ed, Sand Creek Middle School
- Erik Nicholsen — Heavy Equipment, Grades 11–12, Questar III
- Capril O’Hara — Heavy Equipment, Grades 11–12, Questar III
- Omar Williams — Band, Grades 6–8, North Colonie MS
- Jane Grant — Art, Grades K–5, Hillsdale and Rosendale Schools
- Tabitha Scruton — STEM, Grade 9, Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
- Reilly Schug — Grade 3, Sacred Heart School
- Robert Aronstein — Music, Oneida Middle School
- Kathrin Marincuk — English, Ballston Spa HS
- Karen Sweet — Math, Grades 8, 10, 11, Maple Hill Jr./Sr. HS
- Zachary Knapp — French, Grades 6–8, Golding MS
- Shannon Pinkowski — Math, 4th Grade, Giffen Elementary
- Kristina Murray — Math, Grades K–5, McNulty Elementary
- Ashley Romand — Kindergarten, Mater Christi School
- Terasita Reddix — SpEd, Grades 3 & 4, Questar III George Washington School
- Regina Hanson — FACS, Grades 7–12, Schalmont CSD
- Paula DiBase & Kim Montalvo — 3rd Grade, Eagle Elementary
- Janet Guido — SpEd, Grades 2 & 4, Donald P. Sutherland Elementary
