East Windsor Educators Recognized For Being Governor's Award Honorees

EAST WINDSOR, NJ – During the last Board of Education meeting, the BOE recognized 12 staff members who were the 2022-2023 New Jersey Governor's Educator of the Year Honorees.

The Educator of the Year program highlights educational innovation, student achievement, the rewards of teaching, and services outside the classroom environment that lead to student success.

The staff members who were honored were:

• Crystal Watkins and Suzanne Simone from Ethel McKnight Elementary School
• Jodie Steinberg and Amy Grazaleh from Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
• Patty Horwitz and Madeline Greiff from Perry L. Drew Elementary School
• Jeanette Rivera and Salma Rahman from Walter C Black Elementary School
• Adam Strom and Jacqueline Petrou from Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
• Carolyn Donnelley and Frank Mastropasqua from Hightstown High School

School Superintendent Mark Daniels Congratulated the winner for the “impressive honor.”

“Their ongoing commitment and dedication to the students they serve is certainly needed, appreciated and deservedly celebrated with this recognition,” Daniels said.

I thank each of them for continuing to motivate, nurture, and inspire a sense of curiosity and passion for learning with their students.”

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