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Greenwich Public Schools Honors 2023 Distinguished Teachers

The school district recently honored this year's distinguished teachers.

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GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Public Schools District recently honored the 2023 distinguished teachers with a special ceremony at Greenwich High School.

This year's distinguished teachers are:

  • Erin John, New Lebanon School, Grade 1
  • Gaspare Lipari, Western Middle School, English/Social Studies/Tech Grades 6-8
  • Aaron Lofaro, Central Middle School, Music Grades 6-8
  • Joan O’Day, Greenwich High School, Social Worker
  • Carol Pugliano-Martin, New Lebanon School, ALP/Language Arts Grades 2-5
  • Maria Woodward, Central Middle School, Mathematics Grade 7

Nominations for GPS Distinguished Teachers are submitted by students, parents and colleagues in early March each year. Each member of the DTAC reviews every nomination packet.

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At the annual "vote meeting" in April, DTAC members submit their ballots anonymously and without discussion. The ballots are tallied and the six teachers with the most votes are selected to receive the Distinguished Teacher Award.

You can view the Distinguished Teacher Award ceremony here. Photos are below:

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Seated left to right: BOE Chair Joe Kelly, CMS Principal Thomas Healy, Distinguished Teachers Awards (DTA) Committee Chair Stacy Loveless. Standing left to right: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Toni Jones, DTA nominator Liz Rutledge, DTA recipient Erin John, Greenwich Education Association President Lillian Perone. (Photo courtesy of Greenwich Public Schools/Angela Cranford)
DTA recipient Gaspare Lipari, standing, second from left, and DTA nominator, Julie Faryniarz, third from left. (Photo courtesy of Greenwich Public Schools/Angela Cranford)
DTA nominator Christine Surette, standing, second from left. DTA Recipient Aaron Lofaro, standing, third from left. (Photo courtesy of Greenwich Public Schools/Angela Cranford)
DTA nominator Bianca Lupinacci, standing, second from left. DTA ecipient Joan O'Day, standing, third from left. (Photo courtesy of Greenwich Public Schools/Angela Cranford)
DTA nominator Dana Rodriguez, standing, second from left, and DTA recipient Carol Pugliano-Martin, standing, third from left. (Photo courtesy of Greenwich Public Schools/Angela Cranford)
DTA nominator Julie Marek, standing, second from left, and DTA recipient Maria Woodward, standing, third from left. (Photo courtesy of Greenwich Public Schools/Angela Cranford)

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