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NJEA is proud to join with students, school employees, parents and others in congratulating the 2022-23 New Jersey County Teachers of the Year.

We congratulate all of this years county teacher of the year cohort on this well-earned and well-deserved recognition. Their dedication to the profession and the passion involved in teaching our students is proof positive why New Jersey garners the distinction of number one schools in the nation, said NJEA President Sean M. Spiller.

When we talk about what makes a community a place one wants to call home, time and time again, our public schools are listed at the top of what families see as the best part of their community. Our families know that their educators are there for them and their students. As the NJEA officer liaison to the county teacher of the year program, I can say this years cohort is testament to our communities success, said NJEA Vice President Steve Beatty.

Our county teachers represent all of our educators working to make a difference in the lives of our students and their families. Despite crippling shortages of educators across the state, these teachers show up and make the absolute best inclusive education they can for the children they serve. And, they do it with love, care, compassion and courage, said NJEA Secretary-Treasurer Petal Robertson.

Bre Baker, a high school Biology teacher at Absegami High School in the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District.

Gina DiMaggio, a high school English teacher at Lyndhurst School in the Lyndhurst School District.

Sarah Sherman, a high school English teacher at Rancocas Valley Regional High School in the Rancocas Valley Regional High School District.

Michael Weppler, a middle school mathematics teacher at Winslow Township Middle School in the Winslow Township School District.

Stephen Serano, a high school culinary arts teacher at Wildwood High School in the Wildwood City School District.

Jennifer Carbone, a high school science teacher in the ExCEL program in theBridgeton Public School District.

Kristen Dunleavy, a Special Education teacher for gradesK-5 atRedwood Elementary School inthe West Orange School District.

Lisa Dolby, a teacher of students with disabilities and high school English teacher atDelsea High School inthe Delsea Regional School District.

Ariel Babcock, a high school social studies teacher and media specialist atWeehawken High School inthe Weehawken Township School District.

Brian Smith, a high school English teacher at Delaware Valley Regional High School inthe Delaware Valley Regional School District.

Leigh Cline, a second grade teacher atthe Parkway Elementary School in the Ewing Township School District.

Leana Malinowsky, a second grade teacher atPrivate Nicholas Minue School inthe Carteret School District.

Kimberly Grigoli, a kindergarten teacher atSpring Lake Heights Elementary School inthe Spring Lake Heights School District.

Andrea Ritacco, a high school business education teacher atWhipanny Park High School inthe Hanover Park Regional High School District.

Christina Girtain, a high school science teacher and the director of Authentic Science Research atToms River High School South inthe Toms River Regional School District.

Emily Blumberg, a high school science teacher atPassaic Preparatory Academy inthe Passaic School District.

Erika Knoor, a kindergarten teacher atElmer Elementary School inthe Pittsgrove Township School District.

Ian Evans, a middle school English and language arts teacher atHillsborough Middle School inthe Hillsborough School District.

Christine OBrien-Mase, a high school art and photography teacher atSparta High School inthe Sparta School District.

Candice Testa, a first grade teacher atWilliam J. McGinn Elementary School inthe Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.

Daryl Detrick, a high school computer science teacher at Warren Hills Regional High School inthe Warren Hills Regional School District.

County Teachers of the Year are encouraged to apply for the New Jersey State Teacher of the Year recognition. The New Jersey Teacher of the Year Program and the Governors Teacher/Educational Services Professionals Recognition Program have been integrated into the Governors Educator of the Year Program. This updated program highlights educational innovation, student achievement, the rewards of teaching, and important services outside the classroom environment that lead to student success. The educator chosen for this recognition is named at the New Jersey State Board of Education meeting in October. The 2021-22 recipient is Theresa Maughan, a high school history teacher in the East Orange school district.

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Meet New Jersey's 2022-23 County Teachers of the Year - New Jersey Education Association