Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino celebrates local teachers who go above and beyond both inside and outside of the classroom. Students who attend school within Dutchess County are encouraged to nominate a teacher who they feel has made a difference in their life and has created a welcoming and positive learning environment.
The 2026 nomination period for Classroom Champions is closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination!
2026 Honorees
Karin Armstrong, Haviland Middle School
Ariel Balbuena, Roy C. Ketcham Senior High School
Caitlin Barry, Arthur S May Elementary School
Jami Barry, Union Vale Middle School
Brady Battistoni, LaGrange Middle School
Jennifer Brady, Union Vale Middle School
Stephanie Brand, Joseph D'Aquanni West Road Intermediate/ LaGrange FMiddle School
Jennifer Bronzi, Union Vale Middle School
Brendan Byron, Dover Elementary School
Megan Clancy, LaGrange Middle School
Eric Cline, LaGrange Middle School
Laura Comizio, Arthur S May Elementary School
Elizabeth Coppola, LaGrange Middle School
Alexandra Cropley, Union Vale Middle School
Randi Cunningham, Union Vale Middle School
Christina Daniels, Holy Trinity
Sheila Darrow, Union Vale Middle School
Rayna Denning, Joseph D'Aquanni West Road Intermediate
Melissa Deserto, Union Vale Middle School
Jill Dunlop, Union Vale Middle School
Lee Ann Eckhardt, LaGrange Middle School
Matthew Feidler, Union Vale Middle School
Michael Ferrara, Joseph D'Aquanni West Road Intermediate School
Andrew Franks, Union Vale Middle School
Michille Furstaglio, LaGrange Middle School
Anthony Gallo, Joseph D'Aquanni West Road Intermediate
Deanna Gilmartin, Holy Trinity School
Eric Heinke, Union Vale middle school
Stephanie Herbst, Union Vale Middle School
Lisa Hoffa, Dover Elementary School
Renee Hughes, LaGrange Middle School
Ryley Idema, St. Mary's Wappingers
Chad Jones, Union Vale Middle School
Steve Kanuk, Union Vale Middle School
Lisa Kassov, Kinry Road Elementary School
Brian Kimbark, Union Vale Middle School
Jennifer Lazarow, Dover Elementary School
Marissa Liptak, LaGrange Middle School
Alexis Lugo, Union Vale Middle School
Michelle Malkischer, Union Vale Middle School
Michelle Murphy, Kinry Road Elementary School
Sean Murphy, Union Vale middle school
Elyssa Napoleon, LaGrange Middle School
Michael O'Halloran, LaGrange Middle School
Leah Pagan, Union Vale Middle School
Kristen Pakrad, Overlook Primary
Nick Parlapiano, Roy C. Ketcham High School
Jolle Patterson, LaGrange Middle School
Elise Pattison, Union Vale Middle School
Leona Pcolar, Union Vale Middle School
Jeanne Percesepe, Union Vale Middle School
Virginia Perez-Rosado, Astor School
Kyle Picano, Brinckerhoff Elementary School
Meaghann Rush, LaGrange Middle School
August Scagnelli, Union Vale Middle School
Amanda Scoca, Dutchess BOCES CTI
Diana Selber, LaGrange Middle School
Simone Shook, LaGrange Middle School
Katherine Smith, James S. Evans Elementary
Clint Walters, Union Vale Middle School
Lauren Felician Weston, Joseph D'Aquanni West Road Intermediate
