Teacher of the Year Selected in Enfield

ENFIELD, CT — A third-grade teacher at Eli Whitney School has been selected as the 2017-18 Enfield Teacher of the Year.

Andrea Tarbox will represent Enfield at the state level in the Connecticut Teacher of the Year Process. She was nominated by Jagruti Desai, a fellow staff member at Eli Whitney.

According to a written announcement from the office of the superintendent of schools, Tarbox has been recognized for her commitment to her students. She is known for a high level of energy and innovation she brings to her classroom.

During the selection process, the Teacher of the Year Committee recognized her creativity in planning lessons. She uses unique and imaginative strategies to enhance the learning process for her students, and integrates units wherein students utilize technology with LEGO products so students can showcase their creative side.

Tarbox is an active member of the Eli Whitney PTO, is on the board of the Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame and is the varsity softball coach at Enfield High School. She also organizes and is part of many fundraisers during the year, including a Chipotle fundraiser, Back to School Picnic and Bingo night. She has taught summer school at the elementary level, as well as participated in writing Social Studies curriculum.

Tarbox is completing her 11th year teaching in Enfield, and is herself a product of the Enfield school system. She received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Mathematics in 2006 from Eastern Connecticut State University, and her Master’s in Education in 2011 from American International College.

Photo courtesy of Enfield Public Schools