Salem State Members Honored At NE Educators Hall Of Fame Ceremony

SALEM, MA — Salem State University alumni and other connections were well represented at this year's Northeast Regional Educators Hall of Fame Ceremony with four members of the school community honored at the event.

"The individuals we honor have demonstrated in their careers a strong commitment to education on various levels and in many forms," Maureen McCarthy, SSU President of the Friends of the McKeown School of Education, said. "They have been chosen for induction into the hall of fame for not only their dedication and professionalism but for how those qualities further advance the mission and vision of Salem State University."

Jabari Tovar (Class of 2016), of Salem, received the Rising Star Award for his work as a percussion specialist in the Salem Public Schools.

He has an extensive background in the marching arts, most notably working with the Open Class World Championship drum corps, The Spartans, based in Nashua, N.H. He was named by the Yamaha Music Corporation as a "40 Under 40" music educator and has been nationally recognized for his efforts in creating a culturally responsive curriculum and challenging the "traditional" aspects of band and percussion repertoire.

David Dugan (Class of 95, Grad 2003) received the Salem State Alumni Award for his exemplary work as a coach and mentor throughout his 31-year career as an educator. He is the Dean of
Student Life, Chair of the Social Studies department, associate head football coach, and longest-tenured coach at Bishop Fenwick High School. He is also a volunteer coach for Peabody youth football, baseball and basketball.

Susan Maciewicz (Class of 1987) received the Dorothy Foley (Class of 1948) Northeast Region Educator Award for her demonstrated leadership and significant contributions in the field. Susan is the director of nursing at North Shore Community College and provides strategic direction to the associate degree registered nurse program and the licensed practical nursing program.

Lee Brossoit, of Salem and formerly of Canton, N.Y., received the Dr. Edna Mauriello (Class of 1944) Lifetime Achievement Award for his 30-plus year career in education at Salem State University. He is the assistant vice president for the Center of Academic Excellence and has had a positive impact on students and staff while serving in various roles during his tenure, and is the founder of the Master of Education in Higher Education in Student Affairs program at Salem State.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)