Manchester Township School District’s Teachers and Educational Service Professionals were surprised on Friday when Superintendent Diane Pedroza and Director of Student Personnel Services Alex George visited every building to join Administrators in congratulating the 2024-25 Teacher of the Year and Educational Service Professional of the Year winners.
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. The winners will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Education’s Governor’s Educator of the Year program which recognizes these hardworking teachers and educational services professionals for their dedication to Manchester’s students and their profession.
"Today has been an exceptional day for our district," shares Superintendent of Schools Diane Pedroza. "This morning, I had the honor of surprising and congratulating our 2024-25 Teacher of the Year and Educational Service Professional of the Year recipients—two outstanding groups of educators who truly exemplify our district’s commitment to excellence.
These dedicated individuals were selected by their peers for their unwavering commitment to our students and their tireless efforts to create positive learning environments. As we all know, it takes a village to raise a child, and these recipients are shining examples of our district motto: Excellence by Example.' Please join me in congratulating the following educators for their well-deserved recognition:"
Manchester Township High School
Teacher of the Year: Brianna McKiernan
Educational Service Professional of the Year: Clarice Pulcine
Manchester Township Middle School
Teacher of the Year: Robyn Strucki
Educational Service Professional of the Year: Tina DiMatteo
Manchester Township Elementary School
Teacher of the Year: Amy Vasquez
Educational Service Professional of the Year: Monica Gonzalez
Ridgeway Elementary School
Teacher of the Year: Debra Johnson
Educational Service Professional of the Year: Candice Bouillon
Whiting Elementary School
Teacher of the Year: Sarah Drew
Educational Service Professional of the Year: Virginia Guise
Regional Day School
Teacher of the Year: Ellie Hyland
Educational Service Professional of the Year: Jessica Nolan
Greatness does not fly under the radar here in Manchester! Please help us to congratulate the winners!