FENWAY BOWL HONOR ROLL
The Wasabi Fenway Bowl, in partnership with Moderna, Amica Insurance, CVS Health, Samuel Adams and Boston Globe Media, is proud to acknowledge the following outstanding people in the field of education.
With the mission of honoring and thanking the hard-working educators and administrators who make an impact day in and day out, we tapped schools and associations across New England to get this list of honorees. These names, put forward by colleagues, students, and friends, represent the resilient power of the New England community. From college professors and teachers of all grade levels to custodians, school nurses, administrators, and more, get to know the people who are making a difference and inspiring their communities.
To learn more about the Fenway Bowl and its commitment to equitable and quality education across New England visit FenwayBowl.com
Inspired by fellow teachers who were delivering supplies to families in need, Julia Gallogly organized to support local families at Beachmont Veterans Memorial School during COVID-19. She created a GoFundMe page that raised over $23,000.
Julia GalloGly
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English Language Learners teacher
Beachmont Veterans Memorial School, Revere, MA
Recognized as an exceptional educational leader, Michael Davis is a principal that goes above and beyond to make students and staff feel appreciated. He traveled over three-hundred miles to deliver plants, whoopie pies, cards, and more to 54 staffers’ homes during Teacher Appreciation Week this year.
Principal
Walton Elementary School, Auburn, ME
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Recognizing all-stars in education across New England.
Throughout her 10-year career at Beacon, Anne-Marie has led the effort to help students achieve academic excellence through a rigorous gap-year curriculum. She spearheaded the process to ensure that teachers and students were prepared for remote learning this spring. Thanks to her, the Class of 2020 graduated on time and are now thriving in high school.
Anne-Marie Yu-Phelps
Director of Studies & English Teacher
Beacon Academy
During the pandemic, Barry has shown a unique ability to get through to the most difficult-to-reach students—former gang members. He is a community-based mentor with the shared experience of students pursuing college degrees despite being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and other challenges.
Barry Pritchard
College Readiness Advisor
Boston Uncornered
In her 20-year career, Sarah's inimitable brand of tough love, truth-telling, and endless support has made a mark on the lives of countless young people. Her deep care for each of her students shows, as she spends her own time visiting her advisees, bringing them supplies, or simply lending an ear.
Sarah Smith
Dean of Students
Beacon Academy
Alison is leading the Anti-Racist Committee at Gardner Pilot Academy, has led professional development for 4 years, and has been a stellar K1 teacher at the school for over 11 years. She has been featured in “Teaching Tolerance” magazine for her stellar work.
Alison Mann
K1 Teacher
Gardner Pilot Academy
The community came together with an unwavering focus on meeting the needs of kids; we were able to provide in-person classes five days a week to every child since September. Allison, faculty, staff, parents, and students showed what a community can do when it pulls together for the common good.
Allison Webster
& staff
Dedham Country Day School
Jeff and team spent countless hours preparing the school for reentry this summer. As protocols changed, they were arranging, constructing, and imagining new spaces to ensure everyone's safety. They've continued to maintain the absolute best care so students can attend school in-person where they love to be
Jeff Keith
& the Facilities team
Boston College High
As the elected student representative to the Boston School Committee, Khymani is a courageous advocate for racial equity and justice in Boston Public Schools. He has lent his voice to support increasing access to education opportunity for his fellow students, and speaks about the importance of civic engagement.
Khymani James
Student Representative
Boston School Committee
"Chuck" goes above and beyond for students in Chelsea. On numerous occasions, he has gathered and delivered clothing, food, and supplies for his students and families. He does not hesitate to lend a hand to make sure the people in his school community aren't left behind.
Charles Juliand
History teacher
Chelsea Public Middle School
Roberto led an effort of municipal leaders across Massachusetts, calling for raising revenues through progressive taxation to address the needs of low-income students. He is a strong voice against policies that obstruct racial justice and equity, especially the longstanding underfunding of communities of color.
Roberto Jiménez Rivera
Organizer, Chelsea School Committee
& Citizens for Public Schools
In the spring of 2020 when schools went remote, Jane starred in a bunch of videos that were shared with students as part of her school's "Hatherly Grows Together" shared remote unit. Her enthusiasm is infectious and she showed leadership in that moment when teachers were rethinking instruction.
Jane Flynn
Grade 5 teacher
Hatherly Elementary School
Amy is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in her role as a middle school health educator. She serves on her district's new DEI Subcommittee, Scituate Together, and participates in many voluntary workshops. She is a lifelong learner who cares deeply and a humble leader as well.
Amy Heffernan
Wellness Teacher
Lester J. Gates Middle School
Ricardo is a tireless public education advocate, activist, and member of the Citizens for Public Schools board of directors. As co-chair of the New Bedford Coalition to Save Our Schools, he has worked to empower his diverse community to support their public schools and resist privatization.
Ricardo Rosa
Associate Professor
UMass Dartmouth
Melissa believes in cultivating strong school and community partnerships, as is evidenced in her leadership role in the community-wide project, “Oxford Hills Reads," which helped raise awareness and reduce stigma around substance use and misuse through shared book discussions and community events.
Melissa Guerrette
NBCT, 5th grade teacher
Oxford Elementary School
Maura has been an invaluable source of support for families and fellow employees, and has dedicated much of her personal time to the Dartmouth Public Health Department since last spring. Maura cares deeply for others, and this is clear in her commitment to her school and to her community.
Maura Reimer
RN & Health educator
Friends Academy
When schools closed for Covid last spring, Wendy created her own YouTube channel where she acted out read-alouds for her kids, many of whom are learning English as a second language and really benefit from it. It was a really creative solution and her passion and love for her kids shines through.
Wendy Yaakov
Kindergarten teacher
Beebe School
Bill has the understanding, respect, and passion for the profession that few possess. People stop to reflect on what he has to say because he helps guide our thoughts in new directions—always making the conversation richer and more thought-provoking. He always works for the best interest of students.
Bill Tracy
Principal
Hampden Academy
Kelsey worked all summer getting COVID protocols in place, going above and beyond. She adapted to the changing information and helped keep our community informed as September approached. Now that school is in session she guides parents, always with a smile on her face and a positive attitude.
Kelsey Riley
School nurse
Lesley Ellis School
Mr. Bradley has created independent studies for students at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, launched a Harvard Case Method Project for his AP U.S. History course, and built the largest fall Model UN conference in Boston. All of his AP students passed the U.S. History exam last year, 83% with a score of a 4 or 5.
Vincent Bradley
History Department Chair
Catholic Memorial School
Elly is working on a project, “Spotlight on ESL”, in which students create and develop a theatrical performance over Zoom. To launch the project, she took the class on a virtual field trip to see a performance by a theatre group in Austin, TX.
Elly Berke
Elementary ESL teacher
Mattahunt Elementary School
Luisa has done tremendous amounts of work checking in with her students and families and adjusting learning from remote learning to hybrid and back to remote. She cares deeply about their progress and about them as people.
Luisa Sparrow
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher, Boston Public Schools
At Atwood, where nearly 60% of students live in poverty, Jennifer has increased the school’s capacity for quality early childhood intervention and individual learning with a daily WIN (“What I Need”) period. Her goal is always to create a joyful environment where children thrive and love to learn.
Jennifer McGee
Principal
Atwood Primary School
Neema teaches students about social justice and making change. An organizer and past Teacher of the Year, she has fought for educational equity and helping to keep her middle school from closing—teaching, educating, and writing about it—truly going above and beyond for the community.
Neema Avashia
Civics teacher
McCormack Middle School
Ariel is a fierce educator that is deeply committed to creating a more just world through her development of equitable curriculums. Her thought process and delivery in developing a curriculum for middle school students that is innovative, rigorous, and just.
Ariel Aggarwal
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Esperanza Academy
Zeba is a dedicated and passionate teacher. This year she switched from Kindergarten to 3rd grade due to low enrollment and she made it look seamless! She also co-runs a consulting business, Intentional Early Learning Consulting, helping other early childhood educators be the best they can be.
Zeba McGibbon
Grade 3 teacher
Bridge Elementary School
Dr. Ross is a deeply committed and experienced teacher and mentor. She is an active member of the Scholars Strategy Network, is involved in community action research to improve opportunities through the Westbrook Children’s Project, and is the faculty coordinator of Equity and Excellence in Maine Schools.
Dr. Flynn Ross
Chair, Teacher Education Dept. University of Southern Maine
Alison is inspired by the potential of young students and sets high expectations, as evidenced by her students’ engagement and achievement. She believes that by teaching students to be the leaders of their classroom and academic careers, they will in turn become leaders of their communities and their world.
Alison Babb-Brott
Grade 2 teacher
St. George School
Michael worked hard to make it possible for his orchestra students to continue practicing and performing together in a hybrid setting this year. In addition to recording many virtual performances, he arranged a composition that his students played to support a fundraising gala for Mass General Hospital.
Michael Coelho
Director of Orchestras
Ipswich Public Schools
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Recognized as an exceptional educational leader, Michael Davis is a principal that goes above and beyond to make students and staff feel appreciated. He traveled over three-hundred miles to deliver plants, whoopie pies, cards, and more to 54 staffers’ homes during Teacher Appreciation Week this year.
Principal
Walton Elementary School, Auburn, ME
MICHAEL DAVIS
Throughout her 10-year career at Beacon, Anne-Marie has led the effort to help students achieve academic excellence through a rigorous gap-year curriculum. She spearheaded the process to ensure that teachers and students were prepared for remote learning this spring. Thanks to her, the Class of 2020 graduated on time and are now thriving in high school.
Anne-Marie Yu-Phelps
Director of Studies & English Teacher
Beacon Academy
During the pandemic, Barry has shown a unique ability to get through to the most difficult-to-reach students—former gang members. He is a community-based mentor with the shared experience of students pursuing college degrees despite being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and other challenges.
Barry Pritchard
College Readiness Advisor
Boston Uncornered
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Throughout her 10-year career at Beacon, Anne-Marie has led the effort to help students achieve academic excellence through a rigorous gap-year curriculum. She spearheaded the process to ensure that teachers and students were prepared for remote learning this spring. Thanks to her, the Class of 2020 graduated on time and are now thriving in high school.
Anne-Marie Yu-Phelps
Director of Studies & English Teacher
Beacon Academy
During the pandemic, Barry has shown a unique ability to get through to the most difficult-to-reach students—former gang members. He is a community-based mentor with the shared experience of students pursuing college degrees despite being disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and other challenges.
Barry Pritchard
College Readiness Advisor
Boston Uncornered
In her 20-year career, Sarah's inimitable brand of tough love, truth-telling, and endless support has made a mark on the lives of countless young people. Her deep care for each of her students shows, as she spends her own time visiting her advisees, bringing them supplies, or simply lending an ear.
Sarah Smith
Dean of Students
Beacon Academy
Alison is leading the Anti-Racist Committee at Gardner Pilot Academy, has led professional development for 4 years, and has been a stellar K1 teacher at the school for over 11 years. She has been featured in “Teaching Tolerance” magazine for her stellar work.
Alison Mann
K1 Teacher
Gardner Pilot Academy
The community came together with an unwavering focus on meeting the needs of kids; we were able to provide in-person classes five days a week to every child since September. Allison, faculty, staff, parents, and students showed what a community can do when it pulls together for the common good.
Allison Webster & staff
Dedham Country Day School
Jeff and team spent countless hours preparing the school for reentry this summer. As protocols changed, they were arranging, constructing, and imagining new spaces to ensure everyone's safety. They've continued to maintain the absolute best care so students can attend school in-person where they love to be
Jeff Keith
& the Facilities team
Boston College High
As the elected student representative to the Boston School Committee, Khymani is a courageous advocate for racial equity and justice in Boston Public Schools. He has lent his voice to support increasing access to education opportunity for his fellow students, and speaks about the importance of civic engagement.
Khymani James
Student Representative
Boston School Committee
"Chuck" goes above and beyond for students in Chelsea. On numerous occasions, he has gathered and delivered clothing, food, and supplies for his students and families. He does not hesitate to lend a hand to make sure the people in his school community aren't left behind.
Charles Juliand
History teacher
Chelsea Public Middle School
Roberto led an effort of municipal leaders across Massachusetts, calling for raising revenues through progressive taxation to address the needs of low-income students. He is a strong voice against policies that obstruct racial justice and equity, especially the longstanding underfunding of communities of color.
Roberto Jiménez Rivera
Organizer, Chelsea School Committee & Citizens for Public Schools
In the spring of 2020 when schools went remote, Jane starred in a bunch of videos that were shared with students as part of her school's "Hatherly Grows Together" shared remote unit. Her enthusiasm is infectious and she showed leadership in that moment when teachers were rethinking instruction.
Jane Flynn
Grade 5 teacher
Hatherly Elementary School
Amy is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in her role as a middle school health educator. She serves on her district's new DEI Subcommittee, Scituate Together, and participates in many voluntary workshops. She is a lifelong learner who cares deeply and a humble leader as well.
Amy Heffernan
Wellness Teacher
Lester J. Gates Middle School
Ricardo is a tireless public education advocate, activist, and member of the Citizens for Public Schools board of directors. As co-chair of the New Bedford Coalition to Save Our Schools, he has worked to empower his diverse community to support their public schools and resist privatization.
Ricardo Rosa
Associate Professor
UMass Dartmouth
Melissa believes in cultivating strong school and community partnerships, as is evidenced in her leadership role in the community-wide project, “Oxford Hills Reads," which helped raise awareness and reduce stigma around substance use and misuse through shared book discussions and community events.
Melissa Guerrette
NBCT, 5th grade teacher
Oxford Elementary School
Maura has been an invaluable source of support for families and fellow employees, and has dedicated much of her personal time to the Dartmouth Public Health Department since last spring. Maura cares deeply for others, and this is clear in her commitment to her school and to her community.
Maura Reimer
RN & Health educator
Friends Academy
When schools closed for Covid last spring, Wendy created her own YouTube channel where she acted out read-alouds for her kids, many of whom are learning English as a second language and really benefit from it. It was a really creative solution and her passion and love for her kids shines through.
Wendy Yaakov
Kindergarten teacher
Beebe School
Bill has the understanding, respect, and passion for the profession that few possess. People stop to reflect on what he has to say because he helps guide our thoughts in new directions—always making the conversation richer and more thought-provoking. He always works for the best interest of students.
Bill Tracy
Principal
Hampden Academy
Kelsey worked all summer getting COVID protocols in place, going above and beyond. She adapted to the changing information and helped keep our community informed as September approached. Now that school is in session she guides parents, always with a smile on her face and a positive attitude.
Kelsey Riley
School nurse
Lesley Ellis School
Mr. Bradley has created independent studies for students at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute, launched a Harvard Case Method Project for his AP U.S. History course, and built the largest fall Model UN conference in Boston. All of his AP students passed the U.S. History exam last year, 83% with a score of a 4 or 5.
Vincent Bradley
History Department Chair
Catholic Memorial School
Elly is working on a project, “Spotlight on ESL”, in which students create and develop a theatrical performance over Zoom. To launch the project, she took the class on a virtual field trip to see a performance by a theatre group in Austin, TX.
Elly Berke
Elementary ESL teacher
Mattahunt Elementary School
Luisa has done tremendous amounts of work checking in with her students and families and adjusting learning from remote learning to hybrid and back to remote. She cares deeply about their progress and about them as people.
Luisa Sparrow
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Boston Public Schools
At Atwood, where nearly 60% of students live in poverty, Jennifer has increased the school’s capacity for quality early childhood intervention and individual learning with a daily WIN (“What I Need”) period. Her goal is always to create a joyful environment where children thrive and love to learn.
Jennifer McGee
Principal
Atwood Primary School
Neema teaches students about social justice and making change. An organizer and past Teacher of the Year, she has fought for educational equity and helping to keep her middle school from closing—teaching, educating, and writing about it—truly going above and beyond for the community.
Neema Avashia
Civics teacher
McCormack Middle School
Ariel is a fierce educator that is deeply committed to creating a more just world through her development of equitable curriculums. Her thought process and delivery in developing a curriculum for middle school students that is innovative, rigorous, and just.
Ariel Aggarwal
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Esperanza Academy
Zeba is a dedicated and passionate teacher. This year she switched from Kindergarten to 3rd grade due to low enrollment and she made it look seamless! She also co-runs a consulting business, Intentional Early Learning Consulting, helping other early childhood educators be the best they can be.
Zeba McGibbon
Grade 3 teacher
Bridge Elementary School
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