Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Derby school district selects 2018 Paraeducator of the Year

Paraeducator of the Year Pamela Stoll
Derby Public Schools selected Pamela Stoll as the 2018 District Paraeducator of the Year.

The Connecticut State Department of Education and the School Paraprofessional Advisory Council have 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.
“Pam is a tremendous asset to our school. She is dedicated, caring and committed to working with our students. In the classroom, Pam supports teaching and learning and provides direct instruction to students in reading and math during small groups. Her love of students and desire to see them succeed is evident in everything she does. Pam is very deserving of this outstanding recognition,” Principal Jennifer Olson said.
“In addition to working in the classroom, Mrs. Stoll runs the morning breakfast program. She makes sure that students start their day off right. She notices if a student needs some extra attention or someone to talk to when they get here and makes sure they are taken care of before going to class,” said Candy Lebel, Grade 2 teacher.

“Mrs. Stoll is a hard-working, goal-driven individual with a kind heart that I look up to every day,” said Nicholas Bartoli, Student Teacher/Irving School Teacher Intern.
“Mrs. Stoll plays a vital role in the success of my first grade classroom. She assists my teaching and provides a supportive, respectful environment. She effortlessly engages students in learning and instruction. Pam is a valuable member of our school community,” Grade 1 teacher Heather Landolfi said.
Superintendent of Schools Matthew Conway said, "Pam Stoll represents and defines what paraeducators do for our children. She is relentless in her support of all children and goes above and beyond expectations to meet their needs.”

The school district also recognized Building Level Paraeducators of the Year: Elaine Levi from Little Raiders University; Mary Livoti from Bradley School; Alicia Proscino from Derby Middle School; and Roseann Lizza from Derby High School. 


This is a press release from Derby Public Schools. 

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