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Newark School Board Cheers For Its ‘Teachers Of The Year’

An outstanding educator from Mt. Vernon Elementary School in Newark was named as the district's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year.

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The Newark Board of Education recently gave a big cheer for a room full of outstanding staff members who have earned “Teacher of the Year” awards.
The Newark Board of Education recently gave a big cheer for a room full of outstanding staff members who have earned “Teacher of the Year” awards. (Newark Board of Education)

NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Board of Education recently gave a big cheer for a room full of outstanding staff members who have earned “Teacher of the Year” awards.

The district held a thank-you event for its 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year – Desrie Morris from Mt. Vernon Elementary School – and other award winners, celebrating the educators and praising their “incredible dedication and talent.”

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