6 Red Bank Educators Honored With Statewide Award

RED BANK, NJ - Six teachers and educational service professionals from Red Bank Borough Schools have been recognized for their outstanding efforts in K-8 education by the NJDOE in 2020.

Three Red Bank Borough staff members were named honorees of the Governor’s Educator of the Year Program, an award that highlights exceptional teachers and educational services professionals throughout New Jersey.

The winners are:

• Alyssa Geary, Teacher of the Year (Red Bank Middle School)

• Lucia Lakata, District Educational Services Professional (Red Bank Borough Public School District)

• Kelly Saccone, Teacher of the Year (Red Bank Primary School)

“Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Governor's Educator of the Year Program recipients! It's People, Not Programs That Make The Difference! And this year, more than ever, ALL of our educators deserve recognition,” wrote Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Luigi Laugelli.

Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Governor's Educator of the Year Program recipients! "It's People, Not Programs That Make The Difference!" And this year, more than ever, ALL of our educators deserve recognition!!! @MrsGearyRBMS @MrsLakata @KellySaccone #RBBisBIA #BestSelf #RBWell pic.twitter.com/nJkm1s58Ah
— Luigi Laugelli (@DreamBigRB) December" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/DreamBigRB... 7, 2020

Three educators from the district were also identified as 2020 Exemplary Elementary Educators, with recipients including Preschool Master Teacher/Coach Danielle Yamello, Primary School Nurse, Cathy Reardon and Grade 5 Middle School Teacher John Adranovitz.

The goal of the award program is to identify outstanding educators for special recognition, alternating between elementary (Pre-K to 5) and secondary (6-12) every school year, according to the state website. A certificate of recognition is given out to those deemed an Exemplary Educator.

The nomination process began in February when teachers, parents, and community members nominated deserving educators throughout the state. An online application process was completed by district administrators and supervisors earlier this year.

Qualifications for the award include strong knowledge and skills, an inspirational presence and a positive impact on students, colleagues and the greater school community.