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These Wayne Teachers Were Named Educators Of The Year

Professionals were honored for their innovation and dedication inside and outside of the classroom.

WAYNE, NJ – Several elementary and secondary teachers were honored by the Governor’s Educator of the Year program.

Teachers were honored for their innovation, students’ achievements, and services performed outside of the classroom.

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Felicia Barra

Randall Carter Elementary School

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Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: 16

Grade taught: Second

Stefanie Hallock Bengel

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: Nine

Grade taught: Fourth

Peggie Biond

James Fallon Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: 20

Grade taught: Fifth

Dorothy Dmuchowski

Albert Payson Terhune Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: 32

Resource teacher

Jennifer Hamilton

James Fallon Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: 16

Speech language specialist

Linda Mandarino

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: 18

Media specialist

Jamie Morano

Ryerson Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: Four

Grade taught: First

Susan Napolitano, Pines Lake Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: 11

Nurse

Lauren Pici

Theunis Dey Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: Eight

Grade taught: First

Catherine Przybylinski

Packanack Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: 10

Grade taught: Second

Josephine Ramirez

Theunis Dey Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: 15

School counselor

Lisa Sibilia, Lafayette Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: Eight

Art specialist

Eileen Sweeney

Pines Lakes Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: 29

Grade taught: Third

Elizabeth Jengwall

Lafayette Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: Seven

School nurse

Connie Venturelli

Ryerson Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: 14

School nurse

Sherrie Wittenberg

Randall Carter/Ryerson Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: 18

Speech language specialist

Jennifer Ziesing

Albert Peyson Terhune Elementary School

Years worked for the Wayne Public School District: Five

Occupational therapist

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