Worcester Schools Honor Educators, Name Worcester Tech Principal Of The Year

WORCESTER, MA — Worcester Technical High School Principal Drew Weymouth has been named Worcester Public Schools’ 2026 Principal of the Year as part of the district’s annual Vision to Action Awards ceremony.

The awards, hosted May 11 at Worcester Technical High School, recognized more than 50 educators and staff members across the district for their dedication and contributions to Worcester schools.

Weymouth received the district’s top principal honor during the ceremony, which also recognized Taylor Nunez of the Gerald Creamer Center as Educator of the Year.

“The Vision to Action Awards represent the district’s dedication to celebrating those who go beyond the classroom to help shape the future of Worcester,” Superintendent Brian E. Allen said in a statement. “This gathering of staff and community members from across the district served as a powerful reminder of the collective passion and professional excellence within the Worcester Public Schools.”

Worcester Tech history teacher Mike Metivier was also recognized as the school’s Vision to Action Award recipient.

In addition to school-based awards, the district honored five central office and administrative staff members with Visionary Leader Awards: Financial Analyst Akshay Guru Rajkumar, Research & Evaluation Specialist Andrew Lampi, Contract Coordinator Kelly Loiselle, Supervisor of Special Education Brittney Lucibello and Supervisor of Transportation Angel Carrasquillo.

The annual Vision to Action Awards celebrate educators, administrators and support staff members who demonstrate leadership and commitment to students and the district community.

Here are all of the honorees recognized Monday:

Burncoat Quadrant:

• Burncoat High School: Erica Soucy, Life Skills Teacher
• Worcester Technical High School: Mike Metivier, History Teacher
• Burncoat Middle School: Brett Iarrobino, ELA Teacher
• Burncoat Street Preparatory School: Laura Finizio, 3rd Grade Teacher
• Challenge & Reach Academy: Carol Baez, School Adjustment Counselor
• Clark Street School: Bethany Wharton, Focused Instructional Coach
• Lincoln Street School: Lauren Sargent, Teacher
• Francis J. McGrath Elementary School: Caroline Pepin, School Adjustment Counselor
• Norrback Avenue School: Sara Britt, 1st Grade Teacher
• Thorndyke Road School: Patricia Yacuzzi, Special Education Instructional Assistant
• Wawecus Road School: Meghan Logan, Life Skills Teacher
• Worcester Arts Magnet School: Gail Pecora, Kindergarten Paraprofessional

Doherty Quadrant:

• Doherty Memorial High School: Karen Dobson, School Adjustment Counselor
• Forest Grove Middle School: Stephanie Stoever-Roldan, English Language Arts Teacher
• Academic Center for Transition: Melissa Mingolla, Teacher
• Chandler Elementary Community School: Holly Carpenter, Focused Instructional Coach
• Elm Park Community School: Robyn Joyce-Morrison, 6th Grade Teacher
• Flagg Street School: Patricia Donovan, Assistant Principal
• Jacob Hiatt Magnet School: Ann Ruchala, Focused Instructional Coach
• May Street School: Marisa Mitchell, Kindergarten Teacher
• Midland Street School: Katelyn Friend, MLL Teacher
• Nelson Place School: Anthony Healy, 4th Grade Teacher
• Tatnuck Magnet School: Jenn Ryder, School Adjustment Counselor
• Transitions Program: Jackie D’Amato, Teacher
• West Tatnuck School: Nancy Goldstein, Focused Instructional Coach
• Worcester Dual Language Magnet School: Rachel Gately, 6th Grade Dual Language Teacher

North Quadrant:

• North High School: Brad Yaylaian, English Teacher
• Worcester East Middle School: Sarah Carcia, ML Teacher & Department Chair
• Belmont Street Community School: Kelsey Dilling, 6th Grade Teacher
• City View School: Julia Morin, ML Teacher
• Gerald Creamer Center: Taylor Nunez, English Teacher
• Grafton Street School: Jacquelyn Gonyea, ML Teacher
• Lake View School: Jessica Felicetti, Teacher
• Rice Square School: Lilian Momyani, Teacher
• Roosevelt School: Meaghan Brendel, School Adjustment Counselor
• Union Hill School: Maureen Sansoucy, ELL Teacher

South Quadrant:

• South High Community School: Kaylee Gibson, Math Teacher
• Dr. Arthur F. Sullivan Middle School: Emily Reynolds, Focused Instructional Coach
• Claremont Academy: Elizabeth Leidel, Teacher
• University Park Campus School: Sophia Freidmann, English Teacher
• Canterbury Street School: Kerrie Kelly, Assistant Principal
• Columbus Park Preparatory School: Julianne Greaney, First Grade Teacher
• Gates Lane School: Lizbeth Brown, Evaluation Team Chairperson
• Goddard School: Aly Kenney, Wraparound Coordinator
• Heard Street School: Megan Joinville, 3rd Grade Teacher
• Quinsigamond School: Jillian Masters, 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher
• New Citizens Center - Secondary: Sandra Soto-Hall, ESL / ELA Teacher
• Vernon Hill School: Franchesca Hammond, ESL Teacher
• Woodland Academy: Bridget Costa, ESL Teacher

District Recipients:

• Budget Office: Akshay Guru Rajkumar, Financial Analyst
• Office of Research & Accountability: Andrew Lampi, Research & Evaluation Specialist
• Procurement & Accounts Payable: Kelly Loiselle, Contract Coordinator
• Special Education: Brittney Lucibello, Supervisor
• Transportation Operations: Angel Carrasquillo, Supervisor
• Educator of the Year: Taylor Nunez, Gerald Creamer Center
• Principal of the Year: Drew Weymouth, Worcester Technical High School

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