2024 Featured Teachers
MediCal Certification Program
LaQuetta Alexander-Ellis | Practice 2 Perfect Training Center, Albany
Grade 9-12 Math
Erin Botta | South Colonie High School, Colonie
K-6 Innovative Learning Lab (STEM)
Scott Charlebois | Castleton Elementary School, Castleton-on-Hudson
Grade 9-12 Math
Wayne Cornell | Berlin Middle/High School, Cherry Plain
Adult Transition Program
Kristi Drinkwater | Shenendehowa Adult Transition Program, Clifton Park
Elementary Librarian (K-5)
Julia Healy | Lynnwood Elementary School, Schenectady
5th Grade
Christopher Miron | George Washington School, Troy
1st Grade
Linda Serapilio | Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology, Albany
Universal Pre-Kindergarten
Peri Stevens | LifeWorks Community Action Head Start, Ballston Spa
4th Grade
Sodelys Hilario | Heatly School, Green Island UFSD, Green Island
2024 Recognized Teachers
Special Education
Alexis Harmon | Paul Puccio School at Maple Hill, Castleton
Grades 7-8
April Mlambi | Sand Creek Middle School, Colonie
12th Grade
Ashley Rozycki | Robert H. Gibson Technical School, Troy
High School Sp/Ed Consultant Teacher
Beth O'Brien | Robert H. Gibson Technical School, Troy
10th Grade
Bridget Trinkle | Hoosic Valley Jr./Sr. High School, Schaghticoke
Middle School
Colleen Mahar | Richard A Desrochers Educational Center, Rensselaer
4th Grade
Daphne Barber | Henry Johnson Charter School, Albany
Grades K & 2
David Previtali (Mr. P) | Arbor Hill Elementary School, Albany
Elementary Special Education
Elizabeth Corey | East Greenbush Central School District, East Greenbush
Grades Pre-K - 3
Erica Daley | Mater Christi School, Albany
High School
Heather Silvernail | John E. Sackett Educational Center, Castleton-on-Hudson
Grades 9-12
Jason Irwin | Tech Valley High School, Albany
Grades K-1
Jill Flood | Thomas O’Brien Academy of Science and Technology, Albany
7th Grade (SPED)
Kalyn Fleck | Ichabod Crane Middle School, Valatie
4th Grade
Keanna King | Latham Ridge Elementary, Latham
Grades 6-8
Kelly Rendine Deskewicz | Mont Pleasant Middle School, Schenectady
2nd Grade
Madeline Mead | Coxsackie Athens CSD, Coxsackie
5th Grade
Mr. Pafundi | Abram Lansing School, Cohoes
Kindergarten
Jen Sala | Pashley Elementary School, Schenectady
Grades 11-12
Ms. Helinski | Donald R. Kline Technical School, Hudson
7th Grade
Nichole Mills | Maple Hill Jr/Sr High School, Castleton-on-Hudson
Grades 11-12
Rebecca lanier Martinez | Donald R. Kline Technical School, Hudson
4th Grade
Theresa Eckler | Rensselaer Park Elementary School, Troy
Grades 4-6
Stephanie Wilson | Paul Puccio School at Maple Hill, Castleton
3RD Grade
Danielle Leder-Druzynsky | Hillside Elementary School, Niskayuna
4th Grade
Susan Googins | Montessori Magnet School, Albany
2023 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 REPAIR + OPERATION | GRADES 11-12, QUESTAR III
CAPRIL O'HARA | HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR + OPERATION | GRADES 11-12, QUESTAR III
OMAR WILLIAMS | BAND TEACHER | GRADES 6-8, NORTH COLONIE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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 HIGH SCHOOL
KAREN SWEET | MATH | GRADES 8, 10, 11, MAPLE HILL JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
ZACHARY KNAPP | LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH + FRENCH | GRADE 6-8, GOLDING MIDDLE SCHOOL
SHANNON PINKOWSKI | MATH | 4TH GRADE, GIFFEN ELEMENTARY
KRISTINA MURRAY | MATH | GRADES K-5, MCNULTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ASHLEY ROMAND | KINDERGARTEN, MASTER CHRISTI SCHOOL
TERASITA REDDIX | SPECIAL EDUCATION | GRADES 3 + 4, QUESTAR III GEORGE WASHINGTON SCHOOL
REGINA HANSON | GRADES 7-12 | FACS, SCHALMONT CSD
PAULA DIBASE + KIM MONTALVO | 3RD GRADE | BETHELEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOLS EAGLE ELEMENTARY
JANET GUIDO | GRADES 2 + 4 | SPECIAL EDUCATION, DONALD P SUTHERLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THANK YOU TO ALL THE AMAZING EDUCATORS IN OUR COMMUNITY!
