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Hammonton honors teachers, student artist and top female athlete; education foundation awards grants
Summary
The Hammonton Board of Education recognized this year’s teachers of the year from multiple schools, announced the Cooper Levinson holiday art contest winner and honored the Cape Atlantic League female athlete; the Hamilton Education Foundation confirmed $500 classroom grants for teachers of the year and reminded staff of an open grant deadline.
The Hammonton Board of Education recognized a slate of staff and student achievements at its meeting.
William W., representing Cooper Levinson, presented the 2025 Cooper Levinson holiday art contest and named 5th-grader Eleanor Fallon as one of the contest winners; Fallon described her artwork as focused on "winter magic" and shared details about adding festive decorations and Santa imagery. The presenter also explained that the firm supports a charity, Let Us Eat, Please, which assists children who rely on school meals during breaks.
Athletic director Chris Sacco presented the Cape Atlantic League 2025 fall female athlete of the season award to Gabrielle Childs, summarizing her career totals (55 goals and 34 assists) and noting her postseason honors and plans to play at Wagner College.
Building principals introduced this year’s teachers of the year from across the district. Recipients and highlights included:
- Kristen Siroso, Hammonton High School: principal remarks and Siroso’s reflection on her teaching career and mentorship roles. - Kimberly Velarde, Hammonton Middle School: praised for long service, coaching, club leadership and community involvement. - Danielle Galletta, Warren E. Sawyer Elementary School: noted for long tenure in the Hammonton School District and classroom leadership. - Carrie Fisher, ECEC (Early Childhood Education Center): recognized for mentoring colleagues and support roles in the building.
A representative of the Hamilton Education Foundation said the foundation has awarded over $670,000 in grants since 2004, that teacher-of-the-year recipients will receive $500 classroom grants, and reminded staff that grant applications are due March 27.
Speakers thanked families, staff and the foundation; the board recessed briefly for photos and returned to regular business.
