Amber Dutton is a Grade 4 English language arts teacher at Morgan School. She was nominated for making her classroom a supportive space for all students and working closely with each individual student to achieve their academic goals. Her leadership and collaborative spirit have been pivotal to the success of Grade 4’s redesign.

Nicole Fisher is a math teacher at Donahue . She was nominated for her data-driven approach to improvement. She analyzes student performance to assess areas in need of support and works with staff to leverage data to make improvements in classrooms. She is a gifted strategist who shares with colleagues in the spirit of growth.

Suzanne Platinitis is a kindergarten teacher at McMahon. She was nominated for her leadership and problem-solving contributions that helped ensure a smooth transition of three schools coming together this past year, helping preserve the best historical practices while learning and teaching new ones in tandem.

Sheila Fallon is an English teacher at Holyoke High School North Campus. She was nominated for her exemplary ability to build a relationship with each student, making sure every student is seen and known. Her ability to give specific, kind, and thoughtful feedback with high expectations has allowed her students to grow in their success.

Christine Lopez is an English teacher at Metcalf. She was nominated for encouraging students to take academic risks and for helping to foster a love of learning in her students. She is seen as an asset as a leader. She regularly leads grade-level team meetings and building strong relationships with colleagues, students, and families.

Merly Vega is a teacher at Sullivan School, leading both Spanish language arts and Heritage Language classes. She was nominated for her daily demonstration that success is possible in our school and our district. She holds students to high expectations to help them surpass their goals, and is a dedicated partner to the families she serves.