Derby selects 2017 Paraeducator of the Year

Elise Campbell was named Paraeducator of the Year in Derby

DERBY - The Derby Public Schools has selected Elise Campbell as its 2017 District Paraeducator of the Year.

The Connecticut State Department and the School Paraprofessional Advisory Council has established the Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Program to recognize the important role of the Paraeducator in supporting student achievement.  
The award is named in honor of Anne Marie Murphy, a Paraeducator who was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting.  

Campbell has been a Paraeducator at Irving School in Derby for 10.5 years and currently works in the grade 3-5 Learning Center.  
She was chosen to receive this award because she has demonstrated excellent skill and dedication to the students, teachers, administrators, co-workers, and parents of Derby.  

According to the nomination written by Elise Chambers, Special Education teacher, "the students appreciate Mrs. Campbell's warm, positive, and respectful manner. When we break in to small groups after a whole class discussion, I can always count on Mrs. Campbell to carry out the lesson as planned in a way that works best for the students."

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Matthew Conway said,"Ms. Campbell wrote the book on how to personalize education for our most challenging young students. Her ability to adapt and deliver learning to meet each student's needs is remarkable."

Campbell will be recognized at a ceremony on Oct. 13.


This is a press release from Derby Public Schools.