About The Archdiocese of New York Congratulates Holy Trinity Teacher, Mr. John Renzo on being Awarded “Teacher of the Month” by iHeart Radio Station, Q92.1FM
(April 3, 2018 – Poughkeepsie, NY) – The Archdiocese of New York’s Office of the Superintendent of Schools today announced that John Renzo, a fifth grade teacher at Holy Trinity School in Poughkeepsie, will be awarded “Teacher of the Month” by iHeart Radio station, Q92 on Wednesday, April 4.
Nominated by fifth grader, Brett Buono, Mr. Renzo is a 16 year veteran educator at Holy Trinity School in Poughkeepsie, where he has specialized in middle school social studies. Mr. Renzo is a lifelong Hudson Valley resident and parishioner at St. Martin de Porres parish in Poughkeepsie. He has also been a long-time volunteer at the local food bank.
When told of his selection as Teacher of the Month, Mr. Renzo stated, "I am blessed to work with a great staff who have been such positive influences and have taught me a lot. I am also greeted each day by students who are passionate about learning, which makes each day fun. Seeing the students listed on the Our Lady of Lourdes High School Honor Roll, and the success of my former students, brings me great joy!"
Kathleen Spina, Principal of Holy Trinity School added, "Mr. Renzo is a hardworking and reliable staff member who is always willing to lend a hand. He has a positive attitude which he brings into his teaching every day."
Sponsored by TEG Federal Credit Union, a local provider of loans for all reasons, which was founded by teachers and is now open to all those who live, work, worship or attend school in Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties, and iHeart Radio station Q92. All students from the Hudson Valley can submit nomination letters justifying their submissions for the Teacher of the Month.
About Holy Trinity School
Located at 20 Springside Avenue in Poughkeepsie, NY, Holy Trinity School was established in 1952 by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary from Scranton, PA. Holy Trinity School continues as a Christ-centered school; a place where each child is honored as a child of God and is respected for the person he/she is and is trying to become. Serving students in prekindergarten through 8th grade, Holy Trinity School provides the solid academic and social foundation necessary for the academic rigors of high school, college and beyond. For more information about Holy Trinity School visit www.CatholicSchoolsNY.org.