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Hillsborough district honors Teachers and Educational Support Professionals of the Year

Hillsborough Township Board of Education · February 27, 2026

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Summary

Superintendent Volpe and board members recognized Teachers and Educational Support Professionals of the Year from across district schools, acknowledging individual honorees and reading statements supplied by the recipients.

District and board leaders used the Feb. 26 meeting to acknowledge the Hillsborough Township Public School District’s Teachers and Educational Support Professionals (ESP) of the Year from each building.

Superintendent Mr. Volpe called honorees to the front and read statements highlighting their classroom contributions and community impact. Honorees recognized as teachers of the year included Katina DeCranis (Amsterdam), Nicole Genioque (Wharton Road Intermediate), Kim Wright (Hillsborough Elementary), Eric Puma (Hillsborough High School), Lucinda Ferreri (Hillsborough Middle School), Megan Jodrow (Sunnymeade Elementary), Shannon Gaspari (Triangle Elementary), Christina McKeever (Woodfern Elementary), Emma Muldoon (Woods Road Elementary) and others. ESP honorees included Julia Libeskind (Amsterdam), Connie Zhang (Lawton Road Intermediate), Linda Hook (Hillsborough Elementary), Jelisa/Jaleesa Williamson (Hillsborough High School), Lisa Girls White (Hillsborough Middle School), Dorianne Shamimi Peleggi (Sunnymeade Elementary), Annie McCluskey (Elementary School) and Stephanie Preisler (Woodfern Elementary), among others.

Mr. Volpe reminded attendees that the awards reflect nominations by colleagues and school communities and offered thanks to staff and families who attended. The board paused for a five‑minute reception so honorees and families could be recognized in person.