Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Bradley School educator named Derby Teacher of the Year

Karen Marrone


DERBY - Bradley School is proud to announce that Karen Marrone is the 2017 Derby Public School Teacher of the Year. 
Marrone is an excellent educator who has made a significant positive impact on the students and staff at Bradley School. 

In her previous role as the learning center teacher, Karen worked in a challenging environment to support her students both socially and emotionally. 
This past year Marrone transitioned to the resource reading teacher for grades 3-5. Thanks to her efforts, her students have seen incredible growth in their reading proficiency in the resource room and general education classroom. 
Marrone collaborates with peers on a regular basis to help meet the needs of the students she works with. She has been a valuable member of the school literacy leadership team, which brings about positive change for all students in the areas of reading and writing. She shares her knowledge with peers and is always open to ideas and strategies from others. 

Unified sports program
In addition to her work in the classroom, Marrone has been the leader for the Bradley School Unified Sports program; helping students with disabilities build positive relationships with typical peers through play and team building.

Marrone can also be seen on a regular basis helping sell tickets at Derby High School games and working with students during the summer though the district’s extended school year program. 
Marrone is a true role model for her students and colleagues. She approaches her work with a constant smile and positive attitude, and her approach with young people has resulted in positive gains for students.

Marrone will be honored at a ceremony Aug. 25 when the district’s teachers return to school for professional development activities. 
She also will be honored at the annual statewide awards ceremony Nov. 10 at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford. 

Teachers, paraeducators to be honored
Also to be honored Aug. 25 are three other teachers chosen as Teacher of the Year at their individual schools. 
They are: Jennifer Lucas, music teacher at Irving Elementary School; Kelly Anroman, Grade 8 English teacher at Derby Middle School; and Veronica DiLullo, business teacher at Derby High School. 
In addition, Paraeducators of the Year will be honored. They are: Elise Campbell, Irving School; Joyce Dobek, Bradley School; and Lisa Neuman, Little Raider University. Campbell has been chosen as the District’s Paraeducator of the Year. 


This is a slightly edited press release from Derby Public Schools. 

Congratulations go out to all the Derby educators who are being honored!

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