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The Dr. Janice Jordan Excellence In Education Award

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The Bethel Education Foundation's Excellence in Education Award recognizes and honors superior educators whose creativity and innovation within the classroom, school, or district have had a significant impact on student performance and achievement and provide an ongoing model of excellence in encouraging all learners and educators to excel. These qualities are all aligned with the Foundation's mission to promote innovation, creativity and excellence in learning for our children and the community.
Educators are nominated by school administrators and teachers. Nomination applications are reviewed by a selection committee comprised of school administrators.

The educator selected for this award will be notified when directors from the BEF, school officials, and colleagues visit the educator unannounced to offer congratulations and two tickets to the Barnum Ball. The winner will also be publicly recognized at Bethel Education Foundation's Annual Benefit and presented with a commemorative plaque and a $500 grant.

Eligibility: Nominee must be an educator currently employed by a public, private, or parochial school in Bethel, CT.



2024-2025 Excellence in Education Awards were presented to

Primary School Educator
Kelly Muckell
RMT Johnson School

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Secondary School Educator
Jen Rooney
Bethel Middle School

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2023-2024 Excellence in Education Awards were presented to

Primary School Educator
Jake Craybas
Anna H. Rockwell School

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Secondary School Educator
Debbie Tierney
Bethel Middle School

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2022-2023 Excellence in Education Awards were presented to

Primary School Educator
Kerry Collins
Anna H. Rockwell School

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Secondary School Educator
Kit Nielsen
Bethel Middle School

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2021-2022 Excellence in Education Awards were presented to

Primary School Educator
Jessica McGlinchey
Frank A. Berry School

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Secondary School Educator
Tom Fox
Bethel High School

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2019-2020 Excellence in Education Awards were presented to

Primary School Educator
Robyn Gerety
R.M.T. Johnson School

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Secondary School Educator
Leah Esposito
Math Instruction Coach, grades 4-8 & BMS

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2018-2019 Excellence in Education Awards were presented to

Primary School Educator
Laura Dobrindt
Anna H. Rockwell School

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Secondary School Educator
Chris Ciparelli
Bethel High School

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2017-2018 Excellence in Education Awards were presented to

Primary School Educator
Jill DeRosa
Frank A. Berry School

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Secondary School Educator
Jennie Taranovich
Bethel High School

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2016-2017 Excellence in Education Awards were presented to

Primary School Educator
Theresa Schrader
RMT Johnson School

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Secondary School Educator
Natalie Smith
Bethel High School

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2016 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Diana Bernardo
Frank A. Berry School

2015 EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION RECIPIENT
Micki Paradise
Frank A. Berry School

Bethel Education Foundation
PO Box 92,  Bethel, CT  06801
Bethel Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

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