Congratulations to the 2025 Bergen County Educators of the Year from GRPS, who were recognized on May 21 at a special luncheon:
- Richard E. Byrd Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Ms. Karen Costello, Kindergarten Teacher
- Central Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Rebecca Johnson, First Grade Teacher
- Clara E. Coleman Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Ms. Sarah Palo, Kindergarten Teacher
- Alexander Hamilton Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Amy Tillison, Reading Specialist
- GRMS Teacher of the Year: Ms. Kristine Heinemann, Special Education Teacher
- GRMS Educational Specialist of the Year: Ms. Elly Manoochehri, School Counselor
- GRHS Teacher of the Year: Mr. Shawn Rowan, Social Studies Teacher
- GRHS Educational Specialist of the Year: Ms. April Malone, School Counselor
From left to right in the first group photo are Ms. Michelle Giurlando, GR MS/HS Principal; Mrs. Rebecca Johnson; Ms. Elly Manoochehri; Ms. Kristine Heinemann; Ms. April Malone; Mr. Shawn Rowan; Ms. Karen Costello; and Dr. Brett Charleston, Superintendent of Schools.
Congratulations to our outstanding educators on this special achievement!
