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Flemington-Raritan board honors teachers and educational-services professionals
Summary
The Flemington-Raritan Regional School District recognized building-level Teachers of the Year and Educational Services Professionals across multiple schools, with principals citing classroom impact, inclusive practices and community programs. The district paused routine business briefly for photos and refreshments.
The Flemington-Raritan Regional School District Board of Education opened its meeting with an awards segment honoring teachers and educational-services professionals (ESPs) from across the district.
Superintendent Dr. Burns led remarks welcoming honorees and thanking staff, saying the board and administration were “proud to celebrate you” and that the event was an opportunity to recognize educators’ day-to-day commitment to students. Principals and vice principals from individual schools presented citations describing each recipient’s classroom practice, outreach and program work.
Amy Swickas, principal of Barley School, introduced kindergarten teacher Nora Ibraham and ESL teacher Mrs. Shoemaker, praising their impact on student engagement and family communication. Jesse Lockett, principal of Copper Hill School, and April Kaza, vice principal, recognized their building winners and noted specialized instructional approaches. At Robert Hunter Elementary, Principal Jessica Rider and Vice Principal Lisa Banian recognized Katie Whan (Governor’s Educator of the Year at that school) and counselor Nicole Deluca for schoolwide contributions including 504 and intervention leadership.
Administrators highlighted a range of district programs tied to honorees’ work — from reading recovery and math curriculum pilots to community-based instruction and student-run operations such as the Tiger Treats Cafe — as examples of hands-on learning and inclusion. Donors provided flowers and refreshments; recipients gathered afterward for a group photo with board members.
The recognition segment preceded routine board business; administrators thanked staff and volunteers who supported the night and encouraged the public to attend upcoming student performances and events.
