Mark Todd, Holyoke High School
Mr. Todd is respected by all his colleagues. He has been recognized for his dedication and commitment to students and the community of Holyoke by other organizations, as well as, the Mayor of Holyoke. He continually reaches beyond the classroom to teach his student the meaning and value of participating in community activities and the importance of giving. He has formed an outstanding choir that opened the Governor State of the Address at the State House in Boston. Furthermore, he consistently volunteers his time to the Holyoke High School in several committees that have an impact on accreditation and improvement in education. He is a respected member of the Holyoke Public Schools District staff and truly deserving of this honor.
Jo-Ann Ginley, William R. Peck School
Ms. Ginley has been a dedicated teacher for the Holyoke Public Schools for over twenty-three (23) years. She maintains strong rituals and routines and builds community in her classroom, thus creating an atmosphere where all students feel respected. Ms. Ginley spends many extra hours creating engaging activities that will promote student success, and even though students consistently enter her classroom in September working well below grade level, she has been highly effective in helping them catch up; for example, as of Winter 2011 approximately 90% of the children in her classroom were reading at grade level. Ms. Ginley is also highly appreciated by her colleagues, and has volunteered her time to work with her students' families, including serving as part of Peck's Family Access and Engagement Working Group. Jo-Ann Ginley models hard work, dedication, and the belief that ALL students can achieve at high levels. She is a respected Holyoke Public Schools faculty member and is truly deserving of this honor.
Zoraida Rivera, Metcalf School
Ms. Rivera has been a dedicated teacher for the Holyoke Public Schools District for twenty-three (23) years. Colleagues, students, and parents refer to her as someone caring, responsible role model, creative, inspirational, professional, knowledgeable, supportive, and someone who goes beyond and above for her students and their families. She is passionate and extremely committed to the education and well-being of her students. Her enthusiasm and love of each child comes through in the way she interacts with them and speaks about them. She has a genuine compassion, empathy, and desire to nurture and educate. Her dedication goes beyond her regular teaching duties: active in adult learning programs, after school helping parents learn English and improve reading skills, and fundraising events in the community. She supports Holyoke and its residents. She is a respected member of the Holyoke Public Schools District staff and truly deserving of this honor.
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Clotilde Ortiz, McMahon School
Ms. Ortiz is a highly respected and regarded by students, families, staff, and administrators. She is punctual, persistent, gracious, caring, and professional. She has high expectations for her student’s success, this is evident in the tremendous increase of her students MAP scores. She goes beyond the scope of her regular teaching responsibilities including providing assistant to students, meeting with families, volunteering her time for other community activities, and more. She is cherished, respected member of the Holyoke Public Schools District staff, and truly deserving of this honor.
Andrea Hickson, Kelly School
Ms. Hickson has been a dedicated teacher for the Holyoke Public Schools District for twelve (12) years. She conducts and manages her classroom in a way that creates an environment that promotes high performance and high standards. She promotes confidence through positive, constructive interactions and makes students responsible for their learning. In addition, she fosters equity and models appreciation of diversity in her classroom. She is a respected member of the Holyoke Public Schools District staff and truly deserving of this honor.
Ellen S. Moriarty, Morgan School
Ms. Moriarty is a truly devoted lifelong educator; a treasure to all those she has taught, and an invaluable colleague to those professionals with whom she works. She warmly and caringly engages all students in learning. All students thrive in her classroom; even those considered being at risk. She is invested in the school and the community and she does not hesitate when it comes to working with the parents. She is often the first to volunteer for school wide activities. She is a terrific resource for local colleges as she often welcomes student teachers to work alongside of her. Her professional demeanor, her knowledge of the instructional needs of each of her students has earned her the respect of her Morgan colleagues and the community. She is a respected member of the Holyoke Public Schools District staff and truly deserving of this honor.
Lucille M. Mercier, William J. Dean Technical High School
Ms. Mercier is a teacher with the Holyoke Public Schools for the last thirty-five (35) years. She has demonstrated versatility by being able to teach a variety of subjects, academic department s, grade levels, type of students, and their abilities. Her excellent rapport with students, her dedication to teaching and her steadfast work ethics are her most noteworthy qualities. She has a firm, but caring manner with her students. She has been able to succeed where others have failed, especially with “at risk” students. She consistently demonstrates outstanding classroom management skills. She is a true “team player” who quietly, but enthusiastically volunteers her time training staff members and assisting with student community related activities. Lucille is held in high regard by her students, peers, and supervisors. She is a respected member of the Holyoke Public Schools District staff and truly deserving of this honor.
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