Suffolk BOCES Teacher Honored For Teacher Appreciation Week

CENTRAL ISLIP, NY —A Western Suffolk BOCES educator was recognized by Teachers Federal Credit Union this week in a Teachers Appreciation Week Contest. Jeannine Lochren teaches elementary school students and was named as one of three overall winners out of 250 nominations.

"Ms. Lochren has been changing the lives of students with disabilities and trauma for 24 years, going above and beyond to help them grow, while simultaneously providing aid to their families. She also takes professional development courses and shares her learnings with fellow staff. She was called a 'true superhero for her students,' current and past," the credit union said.

The winning teachers were awarded a $1,500 grant each for their classrooms.

“Educators are not only part of our heritage at Teachers Federal Credit Union, but they are a critical part of communities around the world, going above and beyond to encourage and elevate their students to be the best they can be. All of the teachers nominated had incredible stories and they should be proud of the valuable work they are doing,” Brad Calhoun, the president of Teachers Federal Credit Union said in a news release.