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Toms River Schools Honor Teachers, Support Professionals Of Year
The school board took time to honor the teachers and support professionals for their dedication to Toms River Regional students.
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Regional Board of Education honored the district's teachers and educational support professionals of the year for the 2022-23 school year, thanking them for the work they do for students in the district.
The district honors are part of the Governor's Educator of the Year program that strives to recognize teachers and educational services professionals for their dedication to students and their profession.
"This program promotes a culture that recognizes excellence, creates a sense of pride, and brings public attention to the work of outstanding educators," the state's description says.
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The Toms River Schools' honorees are as follows, by school:
Early Learning Center: Joanne Tokarski, Teacher of the Year; Ellen Simon, Educational Services Professional of the Year
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Beachwood Elementary School: Denise Cameron, Teacher of the Year, Lauren Hatzfeld, Educational Service Professional of the Year
Cedar Grove Elementary School: Nikole Harxhi, Teacher of the Year; Jean Higgins, Educational Services Professional of the Year
East Dover Elementary School: Kevin Cassidy, Teacher of the Year; Toni Barroqueiro, Educational Services Professional of the Year
Joseph A Citta Elementary School: Cassandra Oresko, Angelina Zhirova, Teachers of the Year
Hooper Avenue Elementary School: Donna Donovan, Teacher of the Year; Sarah Walsh, Educational Services Professional of the Year
North Dover Elementary School: Christine Black, Teacher of the Year; Lea Valentino, Educational Services Professional of the Year
Pine Beach Elementary School: Shannon Francis, Teacher of the Year; Joan Strich, Education Service Professional of the Year
Silver Bay Elementary School: Joy Danelson, Teacher of the Year; Susan DelPercio, Educational Services Professional of the Year
South Toms River Elementary School: Meredith Brown, Teacher of the Year; Kristine Cottone, Educational Services Professional of the Year
Walnut Street Elementary School: Pauline Cerchio, Teacher of the Year; Carole Colella, Educational Services Professional of the Year
Washington Street Elementary School: Angela Huhn, Teacher of the Year; Alexandra Dragonetti, Educational Services Professional of the Year
West Dover Elementary School: Tonilynn Perillo, Teacher of the Year; Karissa Angellella, Educational Services Professional of the Year
Toms River Intermediate East: Wende Goodall, Teacher of the Year; Caroline Velasquez,Educational Services Professional of the Year
Toms River Intermediate North: Loren Cipolletti, Teacher of the Year; Margaret Springall, Educational Services Professional of the Year
Toms River Intermediate South: Jennifer Balan, Teacher of the Year; Maureen Moriarity, Educational Services Professional of the Year
Toms River High School East: Jennifer Fazzini, Teacher of the Year; Dr. Robin Lowry, Educational Services Professional of the Yea
Toms River High School North: George Powers, Teacher of the Year; Josephine Brinkerhoff, Educational Services Professional of the Year
Toms River High School South: Jesus Buitrago, Teacher of the Year; Jaclyn Starr, Educational Services Professional of the Year
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