2017 Honor an Educator Awards

Newtown High School

Teacher: Kathleen Bremer
Thank you for your support, understanding and guidance. Tara Franklin

Teacher: Deidre Croce
Thanks for all you have done! Rachel Phillips

Teacher: Kathleen Davey
Thank you for all you do! Miles Dievert

Teacher: Jennifer Dellasala
Thank you for your support, understanding and guidance. Tara Franklin

Teacher: Danielle Dnes
Mrs. Dnes went above and beyond to connect with our daughter last year after her (super rare) cancer diagnosis and throughout her treatment during the summer. In doing so, she gave us so much comfort with her empathetic expression of love, compassion and support for Lauryn, and ultimately our family during a time that was so incredibly difficult. Words cannot express our gratitude for Mrs. Dnes! Lauryn Heller

Teacher: Eric Ekman
Mr. Ekman is a wonderful teacher. His great and funny attitude plus his interesting course makes for a great class. Thank you Mr. Ekman! Daniel Vereshagin

Teacher: Jan English
Ms. English, Thank you for writing my college recommendation letter and helping me navigate the application process, I am anxiously awaiting my acceptance letters. Merry Christmas, Ben

Teacher: Janet Filmer
Mrs. Filmer, Thank you for writing my college recommendation letter, I am anxiously awaiting my acceptance letters. Merry Christmas, Ben

Teacher: Janet Filmer
Thank you for making a difference in Romy’s (and Celia and Cooper’s) life!

Teacher: Eugene Hall
Mr. Hall is one of the best teachers that I have ever had. He is a knowledgeable teacher and is able to connect to us students well. His assistance has been indispensable. Allen Xue

Teacher: Jennifer Huettner
Thank you so much for being a friend and mentor to Grace through her High School Years. You have made it into countless dinner table conversations at our house! Grace Baker

Teacher: Jennifer Huettner
Thank you for your support, understanding and guidance. Tara Franklin

Teacher: Jennifer Huettner
Thank you for getting to know me personally. It makes me feel like I have a teacher who cares about me. A. Happy Student

Teacher: Tom Kuroski
Thank you for making a difference in Romy’s academic life!

Teacher: Steven Malary
Dr. Malary, Thank you for writing my college recommendation letter, I am anxiously awaiting my acceptance letters. Merry Christmas! Ben

Teacher: Abigail Marks
Thank you for inspiring me with your enthusiasm. A. Happy Student

Teacher: Jane Matson
Thank you for encouraging me to grow as musician and for always looking out for me! Lindsay Dievert

Teacher: Jane Matson
Thanks for challenging me to do my best. Jessica Andreotta

Teacher: Jessica Metz
Thank you for making a difference in Romy’s academic life!

Teacher: Bob Pattison
Thank you for making a difference in Romy's academic life!

Teacher: Thomas Pescarmona
Thanks for all you have done for me! Rachel Phillips

Teacher: Larry Saladin
Thank you for making a difference in Romy’s academic life!

Teacher: Michelle Toby
Thank you for making a difference in Romy’s academic life!

Teacher: Suzanne Von Oy
Mrs. Von Oy has a great, positive attitude, and a passion for math. Although difficult, Mrs. Von Oy has helped me think of math as a puzzle, no matter how difficult. Thank you! Daniel Vereshagin