April 2021
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Branchburg School District Honors Educators and Educational Services Professionals of the Year
Pictured, from left, are Superintendent Rebecca Gensel, Branchburg Central Middle School Principal Matthew Barbosa, Guidance Counselor Margaret Ryan, Vice Principal Beth Stanton and Board of Education President Terri Joyce.
Maritcelly Mendez, Occupational Therapist at Whiton Elementary School
Colleen Repoli, 1st Grade Teacher at Whiton Elementary School
Alexandra Gallo, Guidance Counselor at Stony Brook School
Branchburg Township Schools recognized the 2020-2021 Governor’s Educator and Educational Services Professionals of the Year recipients at a Board of Education meeting on March 18. Honored were: Colleen Repoli—1st Grade Teacher at Whiton Elementary School: Ms. Repoli’s compassion, knowledge and efforts go above and beyond. She takes the time to get to know her students and build up their individualism. She continually rallies for her students and supports them through their learning. Ms. Repoli is kind and caring and focuses on the whole child, she cares about each and every one of her students as if they were her own child. Maritcelly Mendez—Occupational Therapist at Whiton Elementary School: Ms. Mendez works tirelessly to give her students what they need and continually works to refine her practice so that she is able to support each student as an individual. Ms. Mendez is giving of herself and helps so many different students and staff members, even if they are not part of her caseload. Ms. Mendez is an amazing resource to our school
Leigh Keely, BCMS 6th Grade Math Teacher
Stephanie Formus, Stony Brook 5th Grade Teacher, (left) with Stony Brook Principal Kristen Kries
and goes above and beyond. Stephanie Formus—5th Grade Teacher at Stony Brook School: Ms. Formus creates a positive learning environment that is fun, stimulating and uses the growth mindset. She is a hard worker who is enthusiastically committed to her students and is happy to share her expertise with her peers so that they can strive to be their best. Ms. Formus is a dedicated professional who puts in countless hours participating in events in and out of the classroom. Alexandra Gallo—Guidance Counselor at Stony Brook School: Ms. Gallo is committed to helping her students meet their emotional needs and uses creative solutions to help them. She demonstrates positivity in all situations, even the most challenging ones. Ms. Gallo is proactive in creating a welcoming environment and works with her colleagues to support Stony Brook’s commitment to positivity and inclusiveness. She supports her students as well as her colleagues with her calm and caring approach. Leigh Keely—6th Grade Math Teacher at BCMS:
Ms. Keely works hard not only to teach the content but to get to know the children with lessons designed to be engaging and challenging. She willingly works with struggling students during off hours because their success is her number one priority. Ms. Keely has helped BCMS dive into diversity discussions aimed at increasing understanding and creating a space for all students. She is an outstanding role model for all her students but especially for those who are African American. Margaret Ryan—Guidance
Counselor at BCMS: Ms. Ryan works with students adjusting to a new school and navigating the demands of an increasingly difficult academic arena. Understanding that student needs follow no schedule, her door is open to eagerly greet any student and provide unwavering and enthusiastic support. Ms. Ryan works tirelessly each day to make BCMS the best it can possibly be, the only reward she seeks is the knowledge that she is doing all that she can to support students, staff, parents, and the community as a whole.
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