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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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