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Altoona teacher Jessica Hogan honored as Judith A. Rossi Educator of the Year; student rep Gracie Giosa recounts year and plans
Summary
The board recognized Mrs. Jessica Hogan as the Judith A. Rossi Educator of the Year for 2024–25 and heard departing student representative Gracie Giosa describe student activities, trips and upcoming graduation details.
At the start of its meeting, the Altoona Area School District board recognized Mrs. Jessica Hogan as the district’s Judith A. Rossi Educator of the Year for the 2024–25 school year, an award sponsored by the Del Grosso family that honors an educator who has made a positive impact on Blair County schools and the local business community. Administrators and colleagues praised Hogan for overseeing the student council, running the school store, leading the science department and organizing events such as the Golden Gala.
"I'm overwhelmed that I would even be nominated," Hogan said, accepting the recognition and crediting colleagues: "I feel like I'm accepting this on all of their behalf." The presenter noted Hogan’s 28 years of service and called her a "perfect example" of the district’s spirit.
The board also heard from student representative Gracie Giosa, who reviewed the year’s student activities — including the music department trip to Disney World, local field trips, art recognitions, and senior‑week and graduation plans — and announced she will attend Juniata College to study political science and legal studies. The superintendent and board thanked Giosa for her service.
What’s next: The district will celebrate graduation at Mansion Park on May 30 at 6 p.m., and students were reminded to back up school Google accounts before they are deleted on July 18.
