Teacher, Rookie, Pillar of the Year, CHAMP, and Friends of Bethel Award Winners
Each year our schools and the district award a Teacher of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Pillar of the Year. In addition the district awards the Friend of Bethel and CHAMP award to individuals who have significantly impacted our schools and programs. Please see the recipients below!
Congratulations to all!
2025 Pillars of Year
Bethel High School – Kristan Giroux
Bethel Middle School – Danelle Egan,
Ralph M.T. Johnson School - Julia Malota
Frank A. Berry School – Bernadette Apellaniz-Bryant
Anna H. Rockwell School – Dr. Carolyn Keller
Bethel Public Schools –
Michael Tonucci
Cyndi Giordano-Donati
Lindsay Jankun-Harsch
Brittany Pizzano
2025 Rookie Teachers of the Year
Bethel High School – Lori Spero
Bethel Middle School – Brianna Ferraro
Ralph M.T. Johnson School - Nicole Bentson
Frank A. Berry School – Kayleigh Murphy
Anna H. Rockwell School – Noemi Gristina
2025 Teachers of the Year
Bethel High School – Dr. Reine Issa
Bethel Middle School –Marie Jowdy
Ralph M.T. Johnson School - Gregory Reid
Frank A. Berry School - Aimee Bajor
Anna H. Rockwell School – Elaine O'Keeffe
2025 Friends of Bethel Award
Greg Henry, Parent, All Sports Booster Club President & School Volunteer
2025 CHAMP Award
Brandon Husvar, Network Administrator
Creativity, Innovation, & Excellence Recognition 2025
We give recognition to staff members who demonstrate creativity & innovation for the students in the Bethel Public Schools, aligned to our mission, core beliefs, and strategic focus areas.
Aimee Bajor
Diana Bernardo
Christy Bibb
Zachary Craybas
Irene Drake
Melissa Dube
Catherine Emerick
Heather Farisello
Robyn Gerety
Danielle Legnard
Sheila Levine
Sabrina Luis
Danielle Lynch
Taryn McCormick
Gina McKenzie
Laura Montero
Jeff Moscowitz
Kelly Muckell
Kit Nielsen
Joe Perreault
Donna Rick
Debbie Tierney
Samatha Tisi
Danielle Troetti
Kim Trombetto