Danbury Public Schools Honors 2022 Distinguished Teachers

Press release from the Danbury School District:

05/16/2022

20 faculty members have been identified as Danbury’s 2022 Distinguished Teachers.

Danbury Public School principals along with their chosen committee worked together to identify one outstanding teacher in their respective building who inspires and accelerates growth for all students, builds strong partnerships with families and communities, and champions the teaching profession.

The recipients are:

Alison Safford, Pembroke Elementary School
Barbra Stuart, Mill Ridge Primary School
Caitlin Palinkas, Ellsworth Avenue School
Cara Battaglia, South Street Elementary School
Cathy Buhrman, Hayestown Avenue School
Daniela Esposito, Alternative Center For Excellence
Donna Schorr, Stadley Rough Elementary School
Doreen Cherniske, King Street Primary School
Elizabeth DiResto, Shelter Rock School
Emily Lopes, Rogers Park Middle School
Gwendolyn Davidson, Danbury Primary School
Heather Muller, King Street Intermediate School
Jamie Pope, Broadview Middle School
Joseph DiGuiseppi, Westside Middle School Academy
Lori Woodruff, Ais Magnet School
Luzia Guardado, Park Avenue School
Melissa Gabriel, Morris Street School
Melissa Teel, Danbury High School
Michael Flynn, Great Plain Elementary School
Vincent Lore, REACH/Endeavor

Later this week, the Teacher of the Year Selection Committee will review each of those selected to be the 2022 Danbury Teachers of the Year. Through a collaborative process, one educator will be chosen to represent Danbury in the Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program.

Distinguished Teachers will be honored at the Danbury Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony on May 24, 2022, at which time the district winner will be announced. The ceremony will be held at Broadview Middle School 72 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT 06810. The Danbury Teacher of the Year award recipient will be honored by the Board of Education On Wednesday, May 25th, during their 7 PM biweekly meeting.

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