Bethany Community School Names Teacher & Staff of the Year

BETHANY, CT — Bethany Public School District Superintendent, Colleen Murray is pleased to announce that the 2019 Teacher of the Year is Sixth Grade teacher, Kimberly Wolcott. Ms. Wolcott was chosen by her peers as an exceptional teacher for her contributions both in and out of the classroom and for the positive impact that she has had on teaching and learning. She does not just teach for a living, she lives to teach. Ms. Wolcott has been a teacher at Bethany Community School for 7 years. Ms. Wolcott will be honored at a ceremony in December by the Commissioner of Education.

Superintendent Murray also announced that the 2019 Staff Member of the Year is Library Media Aide and Community Liaison, Linda Saffran. Mrs. Saffran is always thinking of ways to improve not only the Learning Commons, but BCS, the District as well as the Bethany Community. She brings the school and community together for many events that turn into lasting memories for all of the students. Mrs. Saffran has been a member of the school staff for 9 years.

Photo details: Left to right: Kimberly Wolcott, Superintendent Colleen Murray and Linda Saffran.