I am deeply grateful for all of our staff. Their individual and collective contributions make the Bethel Public Schools a superior school system, which I am extremely proud to lead.
Yesterday we celebrated what we do well as a system. Our staff awards highlight excellence in our field, our dedication to improving teaching and learning, celebrating the excellent programs we provide our students, strong leadership within our Board of Education, and recognizing individuals who contribute to our system in extraordinary ways. Please join me in congratulating the following honorees:
Pillar of Bethel Award:
Bethel High School – Maura Dundie, Secretary to Assistant Principal
Bethel Middle School – Denise Sullivan, Academic Support Tutor
Ralph M.T. Johnson School - Joe Melo, School Counselor
Frank A. Berry School – Michele Russo, Secretary to the Principal
Anna H. Rockwell School – Janet Murray, Paraeducator
Bethel Public Schools – Kylie D'Arcangelo, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Special Education & Pupil Services
Rookie Teachers of the Year:
Bethel High School – Jonathan DosSantos, Mathematics Teacher
Bethel Middle School – Brianna Lutz, Social Studies Teacher
Ralph M.T. Johnson School - Sanya Kayfus, Grade 5 Teacher
Frank A. Berry School – Fran Demers, Elementary Teacher
Anna H. Rockwell School – Jake Craybas, Special Education Teacher
Teacher of the Year:
Bethel High School – Michele Leary, Science Teacher
Bethel Middle School – Nate Rinas, Physical Education Teacher
Ralph M.T. Johnson School - Margaret Genuario, Music Teacher
Frank A. Berry School - Mandy Esposito, Elementary Teacher
Anna H. Rockwell School – Keri Luchsinger, Elementary Teacher
Friends of Bethel Award
Dan Carter, First Selectman, Town of Bethel
CHAMP Award
Rebecca Chamberlain, BPS Parent/PTO
Educational Service Awards
10 Years of Service
Melissa Anderson, Annie Brudvig, Mary Caravetta, Christine Carver, Noelle Chiafari, Julie Danner, Maura Dundie, Pnina Flynn, Kathleen Germinaro, Alexander Grennan, Beth Grieco, Leslie Kaye, Danielle Legnard, Robert Mcevoy, Jose Melo, Laura Montero, Michele Russo, Rebecca Tate, Linda Westlake
20 Years of Service
Jessica Bouchard, Mark Doolan, Catherine Emerick, Anthony Fernandes, Cindy Feuerman, Danielle Greto, Reine Issa, Stacie H Kaye, Michael Krupnikoff, Keri Luchsinger, Jeff Moscowitz, Doris Murphy-Mortimer, Suzanne Nuzzo, Elizabeth O’Keeffe, Michael Pierce, Casey D Ragan, Erin Tegmier, Michele Walsh, Karen Wilson
30 Years of Service
Gary Lawlor, Michele Leary
40 Years of Service
Joanne Torpey
Retirees
Creativity, Innovation, & Excellence in Education:
Jen Aponte, Frank A. Berry School
Marilena Baldino, Frank A. Berry School
Marianna Bedoya, Bethel Middle School
Lisa Blum, Frank A. Berry School/Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Erin Brown, Districtwide
Kristine Calzone, Frank A. Berry School
Brandi Chapman, Bethel Middle School
Katie Ciskowski, Bethel High School
Jill Claridge, Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Mike Cohen, Frank A. Berry School/Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Cheryl Daly, Ralph M. T. Johnson School/Bethel Middle School
Kate DeGruttolo, Frank A. Berry School
Fran Demers, Frank A. Berry School
Jill DeRosa, Frank A. Berry School
Clare Detwiler, Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Catherine Emerick, Bethel Middle School
Leah Esposito, Bethel Middle School
Heather Farisello, Districtwide
Annette Gallaer, Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Shawn Ingraham, Bethel Middle School
Linda Knauff, Bethel High School
Shelby Land, Frank A. Berry School
Danielle Legnard, Frank A. Berry School
Kari Leonard, Frank A. Berry School
Tony Liberati, Anna H. Rockwell School
Mary Liquori, Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Keri Luchsinger, Anna H. Rockwell School
Danielle Lynch, Frank A. Berry School
Mattea McGill, Bethel High School
Jess McGlinchey, Frank A. Berry School/Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Doris Murphy, Bethel Middle School
Majorie Overmier, Bethel High School
Micki Paradise, Frank A. Berry School
Michelle Pashaian, Frank A. Berry School
Herbert Perlman, Bethel Middle School
Joe Perreault, Ralph M. T. Johnson School
Mary Plunske, Anna H. Rockwell School
Jennifer Rooney, Bethel Middle School
Brittany Shea, Frank A. Berry School
Amanda Stephens, Anna H. Rockwell School
Samantha Tisi, Bethel Middle School
Jenn White, Frank A. Berry School School
Bethel Education Foundation's Janice Jordan Excellence in Education Award:
Jake Craybas, Elementary Recipient
Debra Tierney, Secondary Recipient