Submitted by BPS

Boston Public Schools (BPS), the City of Boston, and the Boston Teachers Union (BTU), are pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Boston Educator of the Year Award. Recipients were honored last night at TD Garden during the Boston Celtics' final regular-season game. The educators recognized consistently go the extra mile to make lasting impressions on their students and the BPS community.

"The Educator of the Year Award highlights the hard work of Boston Public School teachers," said Mayor Martin J. Walsh. "BPS has dedicated teachers, support staff, and administrators that make BPS students' futures brighter each and every day and change our students' lives for the better. Congratulations to this year's winners on their well-deserved recognition."

All Boston Public Schools teachers, paraprofessionals, librarians, and other support staff were eligible for nomination. Fellow teachers, families, students, community members, and others were invited to nominate educators who they believed deserved recognition for their contributions to the school community.

"The Boston School Committee commends the exceptional work of the 2018 Educator of the Year Award recipients," said Boston School Committee Chairperson Michael Loconto. "Their unwavering commitment to the growth and development of our students is evident by the heartfelt nominations they received. We are appreciative of the world-class education they continue to provide."

The BPS community submitted more than 200 nominations. Eight finalists were selected, with six educators named as honorable mentions. (See full list below.)

"The winners of the Educator of the Year Award have worked incredibly hard for this well-deserved honor," said BPS Superintendent Tommy Chang. "We are so grateful to these educators, who are committed to closing opportunity and achievement gaps for our students. Thank you to the award winners, honorable mentions, and every teacher devoted to leaving a positive impact on the lives of BPS students."

Recipients received the awards at center court during the Celtics' regular-season finale last night, April 11.

"Teachers across the country go above and beyond every day to meet the needs of their students. Boston is no exception," said BTU President Jessica Tang. "The hundreds of annual nominations for the Educator of the Year Award reflect the exceptional commitment of our educators throughout all of our schools. We congratulate this year's finalists, all of the nominees, and all of those who go unsung day in and day out, as well. Boston's educators make us all proud."

The award winners are: