Last evening, the 2023-24 Teachers of the Year and Educational Service Professionals of the Year were honored at the May Board of Education meeting.
These exceptional educators were chosen by their colleagues for their hard work and dedication to their profession and the students of Manchester. They live out our district motto of “Excellence by Example” every day through the way they teach and care for their students and school community.
As a part of the New Jersey Teacher of the Year & Educational Service Professional Recognition Program, each school building in Manchester forms a committee that compiles the votes from their colleagues which then determines the two winners per building.
This year's winners were joined at the Board of Education meeting by their colleagues, family, and friends to be honored. They are listed by school, as follows:
Manchester Township High School:
Teacher of the Year: Erin Berhalter
Educational Service Professional of the Year: Stephanie Boyd
Manchester Township Middle School:
Teacher of the Year: Danielle D’Aloisio
Educational Service Professional of the Year: Nicole Pignataro
Manchester Township Elementary School:
Teacher of the Year: Gretchen Freund
Educational Service Professional of the Year: Kim Costagliola
Ridgeway Elementary School:
Teacher of the Year: Stacey O'Connor
Educational Service Professional of the Year: Lynn Spinelli
Whiting Elementary School:
Teacher of the Year: Monique Phua
Educational Service Professional of the Year: Ginger Almonte
Regional Day School:
Teacher of the Year: Allison McCann
Educational Service Professional of the Year: Amanda Langone
Greatness does not fly under the radar here in Manchester! Please help us to congratulate all of the winners!