NEF, NPS & NFT Celebrate 9th Annual Excellence in Education
NEF, NPS & NFT Celebrate 9th Annual Excellence in Education
NPS Communications
At the 9th Annual Excellence in Education Awards held on May 7, 2026, the Norwalk Education Foundation, in collaboration with Norwalk Public Schools and the Norwalk Federation of Teachers, honored outstanding educators and support staff across the district. Each honoree was introduced through a short video clip featuring their school representative, highlighting their exceptional contributions to their school communities.
Each video presentation offered a heartfelt glimpse into the educator's dedication, innovative teaching methods, and the positive impact they've had on their students and school communities. These tributes underscored the educators' commitment to fostering nurturing and effective learning environments.
Below are the honorees:
Excellence in Education
- Nicole Stockfisch, Brien McMahon High School
- Joseph Santa Lucia, Center for Global Studies
- Michelle Todeschini, Norwalk High School
- Samantha Yurman, P-TECH Norwalk
- Lisa Oren, Norwalk Next Steps
- Erin D'Elia, Nathan Hale Middle School
- Emilia Fusarelli, Roton Middle School
- Christine Hurley, Roton Middle School
- Rebecca Sabol, West Rocks Middle School
- Amanda Cummings, Concord Magnet School K-8
- Maria Duda, Brookside Elementary School
- David Chavez, Cranbury Elementary School
- Sara Botelho, Fox Run Elementary School
- Traci Oh, Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
- Lawrence Somma, Kendall College and Career Academy
- Michelle Suda, Marvin Elementary School
- Ana Fernandez, Naramake Elementary School
- Tammy Malkin, Rowayton Elementary School
- Annamaria DiMeglio, South Norwalk Elementary School
- Jagger Kugler, Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
- Doreen Szeli, Tracey Magnet School
- Janet Jacobs, Wolfpit Integrated Arts School
- Paula Russell, Norwalk Early Childhood Center
Excellence in Educational Support
- Carmen DeJesus, Brien McMahon High School
- Tonia Greene, Center for Global Studies
- Viviana Keeney, Norwalk High School
- Madeline Bloom, P-TECH Norwalk
- Vicky Velez, Norwalk Next Steps
- Brian Mariconda, Nathan Hale Middle School
- Luis Silva, Roton Middle School
- Cristina Webb, Roton Middle School
- Diana Escobar, West Rocks Middle School
- Stephanie Morency, Concord Magnet School K-8
- Stella Bailon, Brookside Elementary School
- Daniel Coca-Ducach, Cranbury Elementary School
- Jasmin Lopez, Fox Run Elementary School
- Ironelys Duarte, Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
- Allison Blosio, Kendall College and Career Academy
- Elizabeth Burr, Marvin Elementary School
- Tomas Morel-Renderos, Naramake Elementary School
- Kevin Villegas, Rowayton Elementary School
- Ashley Melendez Rosado, South Norwalk Elementary School
- Marilin Cedeno, Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
- Elijah Acevedo-Dash, Tracey Magnet School
- Alexsandra Koukides, Wolfpit Integrated Arts School