North Bergen Holds Educator of the Year Awards Ceremony

NORTH BERGEN HOLDS LONG-AWAITED EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD CEREMONY

Ceremony canceled in recent years due to the pandemic

Many things were put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, including events and ceremonies celebrating those most important to us. This past weekend, however, North Bergen took the next step in its return to normalcy by hosting a ceremony in honor of the most outstanding teachers and other educational service providers.

“These teachers and service professionals reflect the outstanding level of talent and commitment commonly found in North Bergen Public Schools,” said Superintendent George Solter proudly. “Their dedication to their professions is a crucial part of creating a life-long love of learning for students, and is a big reason why our public education system is one of the best in the state.”

Educators nominated for this award were chosen by their peers and are exceptionally skilled and dedicated licensed classroom teachers (Pre-K to grade12 in a public or charter school) or educational services professionals (ESP) who have demonstrated leadership and innovation in educational activities at the school, district and/or state and national levels that take place both within and outside the school setting.

A complete list of those honored at the ceremony can be found below:

North Bergen Educator of the Year 2021-2022

Alexis Esau…………………………………………………………………………. Franklin Elementary

Sarah Perricone …………………………………………………………… North Bergen High School

Margaret Roberts……………………………………………………………. Horace Mann Elementary

Alexandra Colta…………………………………………………………. John F. Kennedy Elementary

Dana Rowlands ……………………………………………………………………. Lincoln Elementary

Antonina Feliciano ……………………………………………………………………… Lincoln Annex

Johanna Menendez …………………………………………………………….. McKinley Elementary

Josefina Eduardo ……………………………………………………………….….. Polk Street School

Miriam Lescaille ……………………………………………………………. Lincoln Elementary Pre-K

Erin Quinones ……………………………………………………………… Robert Fulton Elementary

Educational Services Professional of the Year  2021-2022

Gina Vicente  ……………………………………………………………….. Horace Mann Elementary

James Pizzi  …………………………………………………………….. John F. Kennedy Elementary

Victoria Perez ……………………………………………………………………….. Polk Street School

Toni Ann Rust  ……………………………………………………………………… Lincoln Elementary

North Bergen Educator of the Year  2020-2021

Steven Pankiewicz ……………………………………………………………….. Franklin Elementary

Nelson Baiza ……………………………………………………………….. Horace Mann Elementary

Alejandra Vasquez ………………………………………………………………… Lincoln Elementary

Jennifer Parikh ………………………………………………………………………….. Lincoln Annex

Gabrielle Arce ……………………………………………………………………………. Pre-K School

Jill Giambelluca …………………………………………………………… Robert Fulton Elementary

Jazmin Hernandez …………………………………………………………………. Polk Street School

Loreta Orbea …………………………………………………………… John F. Kennedy Elementary

Miriam Olmos-Tapia ……………………………………………………………… McKinley Elementary

Danny Hernandez ………………………………………………………… North Bergen High School

Educational Services Professional of the Year  2020-2021

Vanessa Treus ………………………………………………………… John F. Kennedy Elementary

Maria Morgana ………………………………………………………………….. McKinley Elementary

Samantha Garrido …………………………………………………………. Horace Mann Elementary

North Bergen Educators of the Year 2019-2020

Stephany Toro …………………………………………………………………… Franklin Elementary

Claudia Del Rio …………………………………………………………….. Horace Mann Elementary

Eugenia Perez  ……………………………………………………………………. Lincoln Elementary

Frances Lavalle …………………………………………………………………………. Lincoln Annex

Dawn Farrington  ………………………………………………………………………… Pre-K School

Sharon Parsons ……………………………………………………………. Robert Fulton Elementary

Linda Casais  ……………………………………………………………………….. Polk Street School

Joely Serino …………………………………………………………….. John F. Kennedy Elementary

Shakira Pichardo ……………………………………………………………….. McKinley Elementary

Steven Defendini ………………………………………………………….. North Bergen High School

Educational Services Professional of the Year 2019-2020

Sandra Diaz ………………………………………………………………………… Lincoln Elementary

Seham Escheik …………………………………………………………. John F. Kennedy Elementary

Samantha Lugo ……………………………………………………………. Horace Mann Elementary

Michele Martora …………………………………………………………… North Bergen High School