Excellence in Education Award Recipients
DREAMS by Langston Hughes
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Excellence in Education Award Recipients 1990 to 2016
Descriptions of award recipients’ profiles and projects are in the Goldin Foundation of Excellence in Education Archive. For information about any educator, please contact goldinfoundation@gmail.com
Elementary School
“The flowers of all our tomorrows are in the seeds we sow today.”
Amie Abdal-Khabir, 2014, Grade 3 Teacher, General John Nixon Elementary School Sudbury MA.
Katherine (Kit) Abele, 2015, Orff Music Instructor at the Alta Vista Elementary School, Union School District, San Jose CA
Katie Adelman, 2010, 5th Grade Classroom teacher at Carlton Avenue School, Union School District in San Jose.CA
Beth Altchek, 2006, Grade 1-2 Teacher at the Lilja School in Natick, MA.
Mariana Alwell, 2006, 4th-5th Grade Teacher and district mentor coach in mathematics, Garden Gate School in Cupertino, CA
Holly Arthur, 2002, Physical Education and Health Teacher at Cunniff Elementary School in Watertown Public Schools, Watertown MA
Mary Barrett, 1991, 3rd Grade Teacher at the John Eliot School in Needham MA
Carolyn Beadle, 2010, 1st Grade Teacher at Alta Vista School, Union School District, San Jose, CA.
Bobbie Becka, 2005, Title 1 Writing Peer Facilitator at Travis Elementary School,,, Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District in Baytown, Texas.
Roberta (Bobbi) Benson, 2012, Spanish and Lead Teacher at Nixon School, Sudbury Public Schools, in Sudbury, MA.
Katie and Steve Bethune, 2013, Grade 3 Teacher, Noddin School, and Steve Bethune, Grade 5 Teacher, Guadalupe School, Union School District in San Jose, CA
Nicole Brandl, 2012,Grade 2 Teacher at Baker School, Brookline Public Schools, in Brookline MA.
Stephanie Brown, 2014 3rd Grade Language Arts at Newport Elementary School in Crosby, TX.
Sandra Burns, 2016, Behavior Interventionist at Copeland Elementary in Cy-Fair ISD, Houston TX
Sharon Burr, 2004, Early Literacy Specialist at Estabrook School in Lexington, MA
Rebecca Butler, 2016, School Counselor at Crosby Kindergarten Center in Crosby, Texas
Pauline Carey, Health and Physical Education Teacher and Bethany Sager, and Susan Woodman, 5th Grade Teachers, 2002, Dale Street School, Medfield MA
Ginny Carroll, 2009, Grade 3 Teacher and Teacher Trainer at Pierce School in Brookline, MA.
Deane Coady, 2014, Grade 2 Teacher at Claypit Hill School in Wayland. MA
Carol Colvin, 2010, Music Teacher at the Stephen F. Austin Elementary School in Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District in Baytown, Texas
Rhonda Conaway, Fourth Grade Teacher and Jennifer D’Antonio, Guidance Counselor 1998, Johnson Elementary School in Natick, MA
Laura Coor, 2007, Grade 4 Teacher at Noddin Elementary School, Union School District, Silicon Valley, CA region.
Ginny Croft, 2005, Band Director at Lovett Elementary School in Houston, Texas
Cora Cora Crowe, 1999, 5th Grade Teacher at the John Eliot School in Needham, MA
Kathryn D’Addesio, 2004, Classroom Teacher, teacher leader, Coordinator of the Needham’s Staff Development Program, Needham Public Schools, MA
Eleanor Demont, 2003, 5th Grade Teacher at Heath School in Brookline, MA.
Patricia Diamond, 2009, Music Teacher at Elmwood Elementary School in Hopkinton, MA.
Angie DiNapoli, 1998, Grades 4-6 Teacher, Science Specialist, Needham Public Schools, Needham MA
Deanne Dixon, 2005, Grade 2 Teacher at the Runkle School in Brookline, MA.
Vicki Ferstler , 2007, Third Grade Teacher at the Heath School in Brookline, MA.
Judy Flynn, 2013, Grade 2 Teacher at Brophy School in Framingham, MA.
Aimee Fredette, 2000, 2nd Grade Teacher at the Fisher School in Walpole, MA
Kathy Fucci, 2013, Grade 1 Teacher at Lowell Elementary School, Watertown Public Schools, MA.
Emily Gaberman, 2002, 5th Grade Teacher at the Runkle School in Brookline, MA.
Mary Ellen Galanis, 2006, Reading Specialist at the Fisher School in Walpole, MA.
Wendy Garland, 2016, Library Media Specialist at Avery Elementary School in Dedham, MA
Ginny Gay, 1994, Elementary Physical Education Teacher at e Old Post Road School in Walpole MA
Susan Getty, 2003, Grade 1 Teacher at the Bennet-Hemenway School in Natick, MA
Herb Grace, 2011, Physical Education Teacher at the Memorial School in Medfield, MA.
Rosemary Greene, 1993, Fourth grade teacher at John Eliot School in Needham, MA
Paula Grimes, 2008, 2nd Grade tTacher at Bagby School , Cambrian School District, San Jose, CA
Gayla Haas & Kim Houser, 2005, Classsroom Teachers and Coordinators of Student Council at the Newport Elementary School in the Crosby Independent School District, Crosby, Texas.
Ariela Mahoney, 1995, Kindergarten teacher at the Mitchell School , Needham MA
Michelle Makinson, 2013, Grade 4 Teacher at Bagby Elementary School, Cambrian School District, San Jose, CA.
Michelle Marion, 2012, Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher at McFee Elementary School in Cy-Fair ISD, Cypress, Texas.
Genoveva Matheus, 2009, Instructional Technology Specialist at t Willard School in Concord, MA
Ruth Mathewson, 2007, Performing Arts Teacher at Baker Elementary School in the Moreland School District, in San Jose, CA
Jennifer Mauk, 2007, First Grade teacher at Southside Primary School in Cleveland, Texas.
Donna Maxwell, 2011, Art Teacher at Potter Road School in Framingham, MA.
Eileen Moore, 2008, Teacher of Developmental Physical Education of Loma Prieta Elementary School in Loma Prieta School District, CA.
Melissa Morabito, 2008, Grade 4 Teacher and Grade Level Coordinator, Nixon School, Sudbury MA
Robin Moriarty, 2007, Second Grade Teacher at = Cabot School In Newton, MA
Bonnie Muir, 2007, Art Teacher at Elmwood Elementary School in Hopkinton, MA.
Kristin Nelson, 1996, Kindergarten Teacher at Hillside Elementary School in Needham MA
June O’Neill and Eleanor Gusti, 1998, Special Education liaisons at Hillside Elementary School, Needham MA
Connie Owens, 1997, First Grade Teacher at Broadmeadow School, Needham. MA
Barbara Pack, 1999, Fourth Grade Teacher at Pine Hill School in Sherborn MA
Shannon Paige, 2013, Speech Therapist for Matzke Elementary School in Cy-Fair ISD, Texas
Judith Paradis, 2007, Media Specialist at Plymptom Elementary School, Waltham, MA .
Erick Porter, 2003, Grades 3-4 Teacher at Sartorette School, Cambrian School District, San Jose CA
Vicki Randolph, 2014, Kindergarten Teacher at Crosby Kindergarten Center in Crosby, TX.
Susan Raser, 2016, 2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher at Alta Vista Elementary School, Union School District in San Jose, CA
Kathryn Reilly, 2014, Kindergarten Teacher at the Brophy School in Framingham, MA.
Robbin Rossi, 1991, 2nd Grade Teacher at Claypit Hill School in Wayland, MA
Tammy Routh, 2008, 4th Grade Science and Social Studies Teacher at Barbers Hill Elementary School in Barbers Hill ISD, Mont Belvieu, Texas.
Alyssa Rubenstein, 2003, 5th Grade Teacher at the Runkle School in Brookline, MA.
Helen Sagan, 1991, Music Teacher at Mitchell School in Needham MA
Megan Senini, 2005, Grade 2 Teacher at the Noddin School, Union School District, San Jose, CA.
Robyn Sewell-Poutra, 2010, Title 1 Math Facilitator at the Travis Elementary School in Goose Creek ISD in Baytown, Texas
Danice Smith Larick, 1999, Grade 3 Teacher at Memorial School in Natick MA
Jeneva Sneed, 2003, Grade 4 teacher at Bagby School in the Cambrian School District, San Jose CA
Nancy Springer, 2002, Grade 4 Teacher at Runkle School in Brookline MA
Anne Starek, 1992, 4th Grade Teacher at Memorial School in Natick MA
Nova Stippel, 2006, Special Education Teacher at Stephen F. Austin Elementary School in Goose Creek CISD, Baytown, Texas
Kathleen Stoneham, 2012, Speech Pathologist at Lowery Elementary School in Cy-Fair ISD in Cypress, Texas
Pat Taurasi, 2007, Grade 2 Teacher at the Eliot School in Needham, MA
Sharon Taylor, 2006, Kindergarten Teacher at Crosby Kindergarten in Crosby ISD, Crosby, Texas.
Robert Thomas, 2013, Educational Technology Specialist, Michael Driscoll School, Brookline Public Schools, MA
Jane Threet, 2006, First Grade Teacher at Alta Vista School in the Union School District, San Jose CA.
Sandra Tolbert, 2015, Kindergarten Teacher at Marshall Lane Elementary School, Campbell Union School District in Saratoga, CA.
2015 Marshall Lane Teacher-of-the-Year!
Diana Towner, 2016, Art Specialist at Purple Sage Elementary in Galena Park ISD, Houston Texas.
Susan Tully, 2006, Kindergarten Teacher at Noddin Elementary School in the Union School District, San Jose, CA
Nerissa Van Tuyl, 2011, Grade 1-2 Dual Immersion Teacher at the Mariano Castro
School, Mountain View Whisman School District in Mountain View, CA.
Mary Pat Vargas, 2007, Grade 5 Teacher at the Alta Vista Elementary School in the Union School District, Silicon Valley, CA
Audrey Walker, 1994, Metco Teacher Aide, Needham Public Schools, Needham MA
Karen Walthall, 2008, 4th Grade Teacher at Newport Elementary School in Crosby, Texas
Janet Wellock, 2005, Special Needs Teacher at the Fisher Elementary School in Walpole MA
Karen Wilson, 2015, STEM instructional Coach, Los Altos School District, Los Altos, CA.
Lisa Yerby, 2012, Gifted and Talented, Dyslexia, and Science Lab Teacher, Southside Primary School in Cleveland ISD, Texas
Middle School
“Think critically and strive to new levels.”
Sunila Abraham, 2014, 6th Grade Neuroscience Teacher, Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan Middle School in Houston, TX.
Debby Arienti, 2014, Adjustment Counselor at Hopkinton Middle School in Hopkinton, MA.
Chelsea Zea Armann, 2011, Grade 6/Read 180 Teacher at the Moreland Middle School,
Moreland School District, in San Jose, CA.
Joy Bautista, 2012, Science Teacher at the Boston Arts Academy, Boston Public Schools, Boston, MA.
Lynn Moore Benson, 1997, French Teacher at the Wellesley Middle School, Wellesley MA
Nikki Blanchat, 2010, Dance Team Director, Student Council Sponsor and 7th Grade Counselor at Crosby Middle School in Crosby, Texas,
Judith O’Rourke Carmody, 1992, 8th grade Math Teacher at Wellesley Junior H. S., Wellesley MA
Leslie Codianne, 1991, Special Education teacher at Holliston Middle School, Holliston MA
Brian Conroy, 2009, Theater Arts Teacher at Moreland Middle School, Moreland School District, San Jose, CA
Sara Cummins, 2010, Art Teacher at Cameron Middle School in Framingham, MA
Nikki Dincans, 2012, Reading and Language Arts Teacher and Read 180 Coordinator at Spillane Middle School in Cy-Fair ISD, Cypress, Texas.
Eleanor Donato, 2007, Grade 6 Geography Teacher at the Watertown Middle School, Watertown MA
Christine Dupuis, 2013, Band and Orchestra Teacher, Cameron Middle School, Framingham Public Schools, MA.
Jennifer Eisenberg, 2007, Literacy Specialist, Cameron Middle School, Framingham Public Schools, MA.
Meredith Faletra, 2008, Lead Teacher for a TEC Special Education, Cameron Middle School in Framingham.
Patricia Fountain, 1992, Math and Science Teacher at Holliston Middle School, Holliston MA Ashleigh Fritz, 2011, 6th Grade Math teacher and Grade-level Chair at YES Prep Public Schools West Campus in Houston, Texas.
Carl Gersten, 2003, Math teacher at the Lincoln School in Brookline MA
Dr. Robert Gracia, 2004, Guidance Counselor at the Heath Elementary School in Brookline MA
Ranesha Graham, 2015, Teacher and Coach at W.C. Cunningham Middle School, Galena Park ISD in Houston Texas.
Larry Greco, 2011, 7th Grade Math Teacher at the Weston Middle School in Weston, MA
Evren Gunduz, 2009, Grade 8 Science Teacher at the Hopkinton Middle School, Hopkinton, MA
Misty Hartung, 2004, Special Education teacher at RJ Fisher Middle School in the Los Gatos Union School District in Los Gatos, CA.
Mary Martha Bauman Hesseler, 2015, Grade 6 Mathematics Teacher and 6th Grade Mathematics Course Leader at the West campus of the YES Prep District, Houston, Texas
Elaine Higgins, 2007, Grade 6 Science Teacher at the McCall Middle School in Winchester, MA. In
David Hitchcock, 2016, Grade 8 Pre-AP English Language Arts Teacher at Crosby Middle School in Crosby ISD, Crosby Texas
Michael “Hans” Kalkofen, 2010, Grade 7 Science Teacher at the Ephraim Curtis Middle School, Sudbury, MA.
Gerald Kazanjian, 2004, Music Educator at Holliston Middle School in Holliston, MA.
Nicola Kennedy, 2008, French teacher at Miller Middle School in the Cupertino Union School District in Cupertino, CA
Charissa Korobov, 2006, Math Teacher, Miller Middle School, Cupertino Union School District, CA.
David Kujawski, 2016, 6th Grade Science teacher at Bird Middle School in Walpole, MA
Kerri Lorigan, 2010, Grade 7 Humanities Teacher, Watertown Middle School, Watertown, MA.
Jamie Lyons, 2011, Grade 7 Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher at the Pierce School in Brookline, MA.
Charles MacLaughlin, 2006, Teacher of multiple subject area, St. Peter School in Dorchester, MA.
Janet Maguire, 2005, Alternative Program Coordinator at Ottoson Middle School, Arlington Public in Arlington MA
Barbara McEvoy, 2006, 8th grade Mathematics Teacher at the Watertown Middle School in Watertown, MA.
SFC Timothy A. Meadows, 2010, Teacher and LOTC Army Instructor at Crosby Middle School in Crosby, Texas.
Marie Mele, 2014, Coordinator of the Integrated Support Program at Watertown Middle School in Watertown, MA.
Amanda Naeger, 2015, Grade 7 Writing Teacher and Grade Level Chair at Brays Oaks campus, YES Prep District, Houston, Texas
Aidan O’Hara, 2015, Drama Teacher and 7th Grade Director at Weston Middle School, Weston Public Schools, MA.
Debra Pinto, 2012, Physical Education Teacher at Hopkinton Middle School in Hopkinton MA.
Judy Powers & Claire Regan, 2005, Inclusion Program Coordinators, Watertown Middle School Watertown MA
Jean Pybas, 1993, Inclusion Speciasist at Holliston Middle School, Holliston MA.
Sharon Regner, 2008, District coordinator for GATE and technology in the Loma Prieta District at both C.T. English Middle School and Loma Prieta Elementary School in Loma Prieta, CA.
Kim Roslonek, 2006, 7th Grade Guidance Counselor at the Weston Middle School in Weston, MA.
Jennifer Rudolph, 2004, 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher and House Supervisor at Weston Middle School, Weston MA
Rachel Schaumberg, 2011, Theater Arts and Drama Director at Crosby Middle School in Crosby, Texas
Barry Siebenthall, 2004, U.S. History teacher at RJ Fisher Middle School in the Los Gatos Union School District in Los Gatos, CA
Deanna Silvi, 2000, Grade 6 Teacher at the Johnson Middle School in Walpole.MA
Sarah Straub 2012, World Cultures Teacher, Athletics Director, System Content Leader, and Asian Society International Studies School Network Coordinator , YES Prep Public Schools in Houston TX
Jane Tuohey, 2004, Health and Physical Education Teacher at the Pollard Middle School, Needham Public Schols, Needham MA.
Joyce Wilson, 2006, Counselor at Crosby Middle School, in Crosby, Texas.
Jane Yavarow, 1995, Social Studies and Geography Teacher at the Bird Middle School in Walpole MA
High School
“All fine teachers dream about classrooms of students actively engage in worthwhile activities, everyone on task, everyone working together to achieve a goal, the hum of collaboration, and the synergy of learning. It’s the dream for which we all strive.”
Michael Alan, 2006, English Teacher and advisor to the Walpole High School Film Festival and The Cricket Literary Magazine, in Walpole, MA.
Brian Allen, 2015, Director of Security and Emergency Management and Foundations in Galena Park ISD, Houston, Texas.
Joseph Auciello, 1991, English teacher at Wayland High School, Wayland MA
Michele Avvakumovits, 2003, Peer Assistance and Review Teacher at Cupertino High School, Fremont Union High School District in CA.
Michelle Balmeo, 2010, English Teacher and Journalism Advisor at Monta Vista High School in the Fremont Union High School District in Cupertino, CA.
Marc Banks, 2008, English Teacher, Framingham High School, MA
Candy Basso, 2008, English Language Development teacher at Del Mar High School in Campbell, CA
Marcia Berkowitz, 2001, Department Chair of Student Services, Needham Public Schools, Needham MA
Winston Blackburn, 2010, History teacher at Natick High School, Natick MA
Jean Brady, 2003, English Department Chair of Norwood Junior and Senior High Schools,
Norwood MA
Krystle Breden, 2016, Social Studies Teacher and Instructional Specialist at North Shore Senior High, Galena Park ISD, Houston, Texas
Joshua Bridger, 2010, Math and Science teacher at Dover-Sherborn Regional High School, Dover MA
Rhonda Burkhart, 2015, Health, PE teacher, and Girls Athletic Coordinator at Crosby Middle School in Crosby, Texas.
Lucile Burt, 2003, English Teacher at Arlington High School in Arlington, MA
Donald Cannon, 1997, Chairman of the English Department at Dover-Sherborn High School, Dover MA
Wayne Chatterton, 1993, English Teacher at Westwood High School. Westwood MA
Robin Cicchetti, 2010, Global Information Specialist at Concord-Carlisle High School in Concord, MA
Richard Clem, 2011, Director of Bands at Ross S. Sterling High School, in Baytown, Texas
Jan Cohn, 2015, Health & Wellness Teacher at Norwood High School, Norwood Public Schools, MA
Denton Conklin, 2009, History teacher at Framingham High School in Framingham, MA.
Patricia Cote, 1992, Social Studies Teacher at Natick High School. Natick MA
Brandi Couch, 2013, Journalism & Speech Teacher/Student Activities Coordinator, North Shore Senior High 9th Grade Campus, Galena Park ISD , TX.
Alison Courchesne, 2010, English Teacher at Framingham High School in MA
Cynthia Crohan, 2008, History Teacher and Natick High School’s ELNA Advisor, Natick MA
Charlene Culpepper, 2014, English Teacher & Department Chair at North Shore Senior High 9th Grade Campus in Galena Park. TX.
Sabato (Tino) D’Agostino, 2012, Director and Conductor of Orchestras and Bands at Arlington High School in Arlington, MA.
Kari-Ann Daley, 2016, Advanced Placement Psychology at Natick High School in MA.
Patrick Daly & Allison Renna, 2005, English Teachers at Waltham High School in Waltham, MA.
William Davis, 1996, Social Studies Teacher and Department Chairperson at Dover-Sherborn High School, Dover MA
Richard DeSorgher, 2000, Social Studies at Medfield High School, Medfield MA
Louis Dittami, 2003, Science Teacher at Dover-Sherborn High School, Dover Ma
Gail Duffy, 2006, English Teacher at Medfield High School in Medfield MA
Janet Fillion, 2011, Latin Teacher at Boston Latin Academy in Boston, MA
Kenneth Fisher, 2013, Criminal Justice teacher at North Shore Senior High School in Galena Park High School in Galena Park, TX.
Melissa Ann Frazier, 2010, Lead Teacher at Barbers Hill Secondary Schools’ District Alternative Educational Program, EPIC School in Mont Belvieu, Texas.
Jason Friend, 2016, English Teacher at Saratoga High School in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Unified High School District in CA
Daniel Frio, 1992 ,Social Studies Teacher at Wayland High School, Wayland MA
Ron Garcia, 2007, Photography and Media Productions Teacher at Prospect High School, Campbell Union High School District, San Jose, CA
Karen Girondel, 200, French LLangyage and Culture Teacher, Lexington High School, Lexington MA
Sharon Greenholt, 2015, Guidance Counselor at Natick High School, Natick MA MA.
Joshua Hanna, 2013, Social Studies Teacher and Department Head at Natick High School, MA.
Deborah Henry, 1993, Director of the TEC Alternative High School, Weston MA
Marilyn Hilliard, 2005, Mathematics teacher at Crosby High School in Crosby, Texas
Ann Jackson, 2006, English Teacher and Department Chair at Crosby High School, Crosby TX
Paul Johnson, 2013, Commercial Photography, Career Preparation, and Project Lead the Way Teacher at Galena Park High School in Galena Park, TX.
Ray Jones, 2004, Physics teacher at Del Mar High School in the Campbell Union High School District in Campbell, CA
Mary Lou Karahalis, 1996, Guidance Counselor at Norwood High School, Norwood MA
Laura Kay, 2014, Latin Teacher at Walpole High School in MA
Kathleen Kelly, 2016, English Teacher at Canton High School in MA.
Mary Keyes, 2016, Learning Center Teacher and Reading Specialist at the Boston Arts Academy (BAA), Boston MA
Michael Kozuch, 2012, Director, grant writer, community liaison, and chief advocate for the Model Global Communities Program at Newton South High School in Newton, MA
Tim Krieger, 2004, Biology teacher at Monta Vista High School in the Fremont Union High School District in Cupertino, CA,
Dianne Langley, 2005, Social Studies Teacher & Department Chair at Natick High School, Natick MA
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Wellness Department, 2010, Nancy O’Neil, Susan Shields, Sarah Greeley, Marci Stoda, Shawn Miller, Greg Gammons, Chris Belmont, Amanda Klein, Vicky Caburian, Mel Gonsalves, and Kelly Mazza, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in Sudbury, MA.
Mary Liu , 2014, Science Teacher in Grades 9-12 at Weston High School in MA.
Robert Lockhart, 2011, Biology teacher and Science Department Chair, Needham High School, Needham MA
Melinda Lohan, 2014, History and Sociology Teacher and Soccer and Track Coach at Medfield High School in MA.
Ricki Lombardo, 1999, Theater Arts Department Head, Dover-Sherborn H9gh School, Dover MA
Mark Lonergan, 2014, High School STEAM Faculty/Center Fellow at Boston Arts Academy in Boston MA
Thomas J. MacDonough 1995, Teacher of Western Civilization and European History and Department Chair of Social Studies, Norwood High School, Norwood MA
Ann Malachowski, 2005, Art Department Chair and Teacher at Norwood High School, Norwood MA
Zachary Mandell, 2006, Science teacher at Boynton Continuation High School, an alternative high school, in the Campbell Union High School District, Campbell, CA.
Christopher Martell, 2012, History and Social Sciences Teacher at Framingham High School in Framingham MA.
Deandra McBride, 2013, PAL Teacher (Peer Assisted Leadership) at Barbers Hill High School in Barbers Hill ISD, Texas.
Janet McDermott, 2006, English Teacher at Medfield High School in Medfield, MA
Kristen McDonnell, 2016, Guidance Department Chair at Norwood High School in MA
Mikki McMillion, 2013, English Teacher at Monta Vista High School, Fremont Union High School District in Cupertino, CA
Kerry Mohnike, 2003, English Teacher and Chairperson of the English Department at Saratoga High School in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, Los Gatos CA
Anne Mullany, 2002, Mathematics teacher at Belmont High School in Belmont, MA
Dawn Nelson, 2008, English and Honors English Teacher, Branham High School, Campbell Union High School District, Campbell CA
Jane Norton, 2001, English Teacher at Hopkinton High School, Hopkinto MA
Sheldon Obelsky, 2003, Social Studies Teacher at Arlington High School in Arlington, MA
Deidre O’Halloran, 2013, Director of Student Activities and Leader of the Advisory Program at Boston Arts Academy, Boston Public Schools, Boston MA
Daniel O’Leary, 2008, Technology Teacher, Natick High School, Natick MA
Doug Olsen, 2015, Director of the Medfield Music Program, Medfield Public Schools, MA.
James Page, 2011, Business Teacher at Wayland High School, MA
Ann Perham, 2012, Head Librarian at Needham High School in Needham MA.
Walter Peterson, 1991, English teacher at Norwood High School, Norwood MA
Kouida Putman, 2016, Art Teacher at North Shore Senior High School, Galena Park ISD, Houston TX
Margaret Reilly, 1993, Teacher of Social Studies, Business Law, Sociology, Youth and the Law, norwood High School, Norwood MA
Lisa Robinette, 2015, Librarian at Galena Park High School in Houston, Texas.
Elizabeth Rochin, 2005, Special Education Teacher at Cupertino High School in Cupertino, CA.
Maria Rodriquez, 2014, Library Assistant at Galena Park High School in Houston, TX.
Thomas Rooney, 2004, English Teacher and Department Chair at Needham High School, Needham MA Marybeth Sacramone, 2016, Guidance Department Coordinator at Wayland High School in Wayland, MA
Terri Salsman de Rodriguex, 2011, Spanish Teacher & Technology Team Chair at Los Altos High School, Mountain View-Los Altos High School District in Los Altos CA
Lynda Samp, 2004, Science Teacher at Dedham High School in Dedham MA
Joanne Schmidt, 2012, Library Media Specialist at Medfield High School in Medfield, MA.
Carla Sechman, 2010, Chemistry teacher at Concord-Carlisle High School in Concord. MA.
Cathy Shachoy, 2000, Physical Education Teacher at Norwood High School, Norwood MA
Steven Lee Shoemaker, 2010, English Language Arts and Credit Recovery Teacher at Channelview High School in Channelview, Texas.
Sharon Smith, 2003, English Teacher and Speech Coach at Los Gatos High School in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, Los Gatos CA
Gary Stockbridge, 2007, Social Studies Teacher at Medfield High School, Medfield, MA
Natasha Ritchie Thomson, 2013, English Teacher and Department Chair at Saratoga High School, Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District in Saratoga CA.
Donnetta Torrecillas, 2003, Mathematics Teacher at Branham High School in the Campbell Union High School District, Campbell CA
Matt Torrens, 2007, Social Studies Teacher at Saratoga High School in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, Saratoga CA
Ed Turley, 1999, Guidance Counselor at Walpole High School, Walpole MA
Molly Uppenkamp, 2013, History Teacher at Norwood High School in Norwood, MA.
Lynn Walton, 2005, Mathematics Teacher at Westmont High School in the Campbell Union High School District., Campbell CA
George Watson, 1994, Chair of the Foreign Language Department at Walpole High School, Walpole MA
Richard Weingartner, 2005, Theater Arts Teacher at Wayland High School,Wayland MA
Miranda Whitmore, 2010, English teacher and Sports Coach coach, Medfield High School, Medfield MA
Lorraine Witzburg, 1998, Chair of Foreign Language Department, Dover-Sherborn High School, Dover MA
Carol Ziemian, 2001, English/Journalism Teacher at Dedham High School, Dedham MA
Administration
“There are three kinds of people: those who make things happen,
those who watch things happen, those who wonder what happened.”
John D’Auria, 1999, Principal, Wellesley Middle School, Wellesley, MA
Peggy Bryan, 2004, Principal of Sherman Oaks School in the Campbell Union School District, CA
Gary Burton, 2011, Superintendent of Schools in Wayland, MA
Denise Clay, 2015, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for Moreland School District, San Jose CA.
Timothy Cornely, 2002, Principal of the Fred W. Miller Intermediate Elementary School in Holliston, MA
Kevin Crowley, 1995, Principal of Johnson Elementary School, Natick, MA
Joanne Delaney, 2002, Coordinator of Special Education at Concord-Carlisle Regional High School, Concord, MA
Richard DeYoung, 2004, Principal at the Dale Street Elementary School in Medfield, MA
Ron Eckel, 2003 Principal of the Israel Loring Elementary School in Sudbury, MA
Mary Eich, Mathematics Coordinator, and Marilynne Smith Quarcoo, Principal of the Cabot Elementary School, Newton, MA 2003
Sandra Einsel, 2009, Director of Pupil Personnel Services of the Walpole Public Schools, MA
Susan Evans, 2005, Principal of the Boyden Elementary School, Walpole, MA
Bobbie Fagan, 2005, Principal at Southside Primary School, Cleveland, Texas.
Janet Ferone, 2013, PATH Program Administrator, Boston Community Leadership Academy, Boston Public Schools.
Leslie Gant, 2011, Assistant Principal at the K-8 Mildred Avenue School in Mattapan, Boston Public Schools, MA.
Suzanne Gillam, 2000, Principal, Bird School, Walpole, MA.
Beth Glick, 2013, Guidance Counselor and Assistant Principal, Bowman Elementary School, Lexington, MA
N. Jerome Goldberg, 1994, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction in the Natick Public Schools, MA
Maryellen Grady, 2015, Assistant Principal at Hopkinton Middle School, Hopkinton, MA
Richard Grandmont, 2001, Principal, Memorial Elementary School, Natick, MA
Av Green, 2007, Director of Curriculum Instruction and Development, Westwood Public Schools. MA.
Julie Grenier, 2016, Manager of Information Services, Los Gatos-Saratoga Unified High School District, CA
Jane Hawes, 2002, Media Specialist and K -12 Media Director, Walpole Public Schools, MA.
George Johnson, 2003, Director of Student Development and Program Evaluation for the Needham Public Schools, MA
kable strength and courage who has overcome serious adversity.
Peter Jordan, 2013, BSTA Coordinator & Job Coach, Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, Los Gatos CA.
Michael Joseph, 2008, Superintendent of Schools, r Crosby Independent School District, Crosby, Texas.
Diane Kablik, 2014, K-5 Science Curriculum specialist, Concord Public Schools MA
Jean Kenney, 2013, Assistant Superintendent for Walpole Public Schools, Walpole, MA.
Miriam Kronish, 1995, Principal, John Eliot Elementary School, Needham, MA
Kathleen MacIvor, 2003, Assistant Principal and Special Education Chair, Old Post Road School, Walpole, MA
Jan McAlister, 2007, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Cambrian School District, Silicon Valley, CA
Elizabeth (Liz) McGonagle, 2015, Executive Director, The Education Cooperative, Walpole MA
Sandra McGonagle, 2015, Principal, Blach Intermediate School, Los Altos School District, CA.
Theresa Molinelli, 2015, Principal of George C. Payne Elementary School, Moreland School District, San Jose, CA.
Stuart Peskin, 1996, Principal, Bennett-Hemenway Elementary School m Natick, MA
Carol Pilarski, 2016, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development, Lexington, MA School District, Lexington MA
Lisa Reynolds, 2011, Principal, Blossom Hill Elementary School, Los Gatos Union School District, in Los Gatos, CA.
Joy Sacca, 2004, elementary school educator, Edith Baker School in Brookline, MA
Audrey Seyffert, 1998, Administrator of Pupil Services, Natick Public Schools, Natick MA
Stephen Theall, 2006, Superintendent of Needham Public Schools in MA.
Karen Tower, 2016, Assistant Principal, Blanchard Memorial School in the Acton Boxborough School District, MA.
Nathaniel Vaughn, 2014, Principal of Blake Middle School, Medfield, MA. Community,
Marlene Veldwisch, 2014, Director of Development, Mario Umana Academy, Boston Public Schools, MA.
Robin Waller, 2010, Assistant Principal , Barbers Hill Kindergarten Center, Mont Belvieu, Texas.
Andrea Wong, 2002, Principal, at Hillside Elementary School, Needham, MA
Other Educators
Mary Avila, 2011, English Language Learner Paraprofessional, Union H.S. District, San Jose, CA
Olya Barynski, 1996, Teaching Assistant, Deerfield School in Westwood, MA.
Christine Beck, 2014, School Nurse,Robert E. Lee High School in Goose Creek, Baytown,TX.
Patrick Conaway, 2013, President of the Big Heart Little Feet Foundation, Natick School District, Natick, MA.
Gregory Culpepper, 2016, Fatherhood and Partnership Specialist, Early Head Start Center,
Galena Park ISD, Houston, Texas.
Dan DeWolf and Larry White, 1994, Directors, Needham Science Center, Needham Public Schools, MA
Blanca Diaz, 2005, parent/community volunteer, Del Mar High School, Campbell Union High School District, San Jose CA
Susan Duncan, 2015, Civics Education Chair, Needham League of Women Voters, Needham, MA.
Ellen DiGiacomo Gambardella, 1998, Dental Assisting Teacher, Minuteman Technical Vocational School, Lexington MA
Patricia Flueckiger and Maureen Graham, 2005, School Nurses at Eliot and Hillside Schools , Needham MA
Barbara Friedman, 1993, President of the Westwood Education Foundation., Westwood MA
Cathy Gearhart, 1996, Early Childhood Educator in Natick MA
Jeanne Gottfried, 2016, Early Childhood Program Lead Teacher, Education Cooperative, Walpole MA
Billy Harris, 2006, Building Aide and Coach, Pierce School, Brookline, MA.
Barbara Hedges, 2006 School Nurse, John D. Runkle School in Brookline, MA.
Paula Henney, 2012, Coordinator of Volunteer/Parent/Community Involvement, North Shore Senior High School, Galena Park ISD, Houston, Texas.
Philip Hernandez, 2006, Director of Middle School Programming for the Los Gatos/Saratoga Department of Community Education and Recreation, Los Gatos Union School District, CA.
Lynn Jameson, 2002, Director of the Pine Hill School Extended Day Program, Sherborn MA
Susan LeBlanc, 2011, Food Service Director, Barbers Hill ISD in Mont Belvieu, Texas.
MacArthur Graduation Project Team, Hinojosa Early Childhood Pre-Kindergarten Center, 2013, Aldine, TX
Lowell Mazie, 2012 Founder and Executive Director of the John Andrew Mazie Memorial Foundation Mentoring Program, Framingham High School, Framingham, MA.
Audrey Michaelson-Newman, 2000, Director of Children First, Natick Public Schools, Natick MA
Susie Morales, 2011, Preschool Teacher, Moreland Child Development Center, Moreland School District, San Jose, CA
Andrea Paine, 2001, Teaching Assistan,t Loker Elementary School, Wayland, MA
Peggy Richey, 2006, Parent Volunteer, San Jacinto Elementary School in Liberty ISD, Liberty, Texas.
Isabel Salaiz, 2005, School Secretary, Crosby Kindergarten School, Crosby Independent School, District, Crosby, Texas.
Roy Sallen, 2007, ESL Teacher , Wayland Public Schools, Wayland, MA
Robyn Shalinsky, 2013, Parent Volunteer, Mountain View Whisman School community, Mountain View, CA.
TEC CAREER & Instructional Team, 2001, The Education Cooperative (TEC), Wellesley MA: Linda Curtis, Fran Peters, Judie Strauss, Kathy McDonough, Joanne Billo, Jane Davidson, Elaine Sisler, and Ellen Sherman and former coordinators Margie Glou, Lauren Kracoff, Nina Greenwald, Peggy Cahill, and Deborah Boisvert
Debbie Watters, Margaret Rodero, and Steve Tedeschi, 1997, Elementary Interactive Spanish Program, Needham Public Schools, Needham MA
Westwood High School Governance System, 1995, Westwood MA