Governor's Teachers of the Year Candidates from East Windsor District Named

The Governor’s Teachers of the Year and the East Windsor Regional School District Teacher of the Year were recognized at the Board of Education Meeting on May 6.

The Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program was developed in 1985 for the purpose of acknowledging teachers who exhibit outstanding performance. The Governor’s program is different from the school district’s Teacher of the Year. The rationale for this program is based on the premise that teaching excellence is one of the most significant factors impacting student achievement and the quality of public schools.

A committee made up of a parent, past recipients, administrators, and a board of education member met and selected six candidates based on the criteria sent from the Governor’s Office. 

The following teachers were selected to represent the district as the Governor’s Teachers of the Year for 2012-2013 school year:

• Domenique Murphy – Grace N. Rogers
• Joan Newell – Walter C. Black
• Susan Stringfellow – Ethel McKnight
• Melanie Diamond – Perry L. Drew
• Brittany Wertheimer – Melvin H. Kreps
• Elizabeth Dunn – Hightstown High School