Salute to Framingham to Honor 23 Teachers and Staff

The Salute to Framingham announced Wednesday 23 teachers and staff will receive the You Are Special Award.

The annual Salute program recognizes Framingham teachers and staff who go the extra mile to make each day “special” in our public schools. These teachers and staff are given a “You Are Special” designation and are publicly recognized as part of the Salute to Framingham.

This year’s honorees are:

• Rebecca Center and Margaret Fawley of Barbieri Elementary
• Cindy Barhoff and Amy Cheever of Brophy Elementary
• Colleen Gazard of Dunning Elementary
• John Woodrum of Hemenway Elementary
• Roberto Ortiz and Andy Dallamora of King Elementary
• Rachel Carlson of McCarthy Elementary
• Bernadette Downing and Jeffrey Weinstein of Potter Road Elementary
• Ellen Margiotta and Marylou Greenwood of Stapleton Elementary
• Joan Wetmore and Meryl Nannis of Wilson Elementary
• Christine Dupuis and Megan Maguire of Cameron Middle School
• Joanne Rogan and Deb Germain of Fuller Middle School
• Marguerite Simpson Lackard of Walsh Middle School
• Cindie Pagano and Anne Ludes of Framingham High School
• Nancy Piasecki, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools

The honorees will be recognized at the annual Salute to Framingham dinner on Thursday, March 26 at the Sheraton Hotel in Framingham.

In 1992, the Salute to Framingham was created to honor individuals for their outstanding commitment and service to Framingham’s youth. These honorees join a select group of people who have made a real difference in the lives of the youth of Framingham.

This year’s honorees are Lee Mencoboni and Bob Merusi.

To purchase tickets, or for more information about the Salute to Framingham, please visit www.salute-to-framingham.com.

All proceeds from the Salute to Framingham benefit the Framingham High School Foundation which supports the extracurricular activities, arts, and athletics at Framingham High.

You can support the Salute to Framingham by becoming a corporate sponsor, placing an ad in the Program Book, by making a donation in honor of a recipient and/or by buying a ticket to attend the event.

Salute to Framingham is presented in partnership with our Premier Sponsor, MutualOne, along with our Silver Sponsors, Bernardi Auto Group, Fitts Insurance, Gray, Gray and Gray and The TJX Companies.