ROTARY EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR 2025
43rd Annual Award
Previous Recipients:
Derek Bent 2024 Deidre Vachon 2023 Courtney Lovett 2022
Stacey Fijalkowski 2021 Patty Bradley 2008 John Swistak 1995
Marianne Curry 2020 John Lyman 2007 Bill Claffey 1994
Dr. Kristen Walsh 2019 Suzanne Morin 2006 Marcia Stellmach 1993
Jessica Regis 2018 Karen Iworsky 2005 Geraldine Minihan 1992
Leslie Barnaby 2017 Tom Horan 2004 Glenn Peterson 1991
Maryanne Dower 2016 Steven O’Connor 2003 Maria Ferrandini 1990
Bethany Noseworthy 2015 Billie McLane 2002 Nina Tassinari 1989
Mark Casto 2014 Jim Cassidy 2001 Linda Young 1988
Liz Morris 2013 Christopher Perry 2000 Rose Marie Bailey 1987
Gale Regis 2012 Albert MacDonald, Jr. 1999 Patricia Hoyt 1986
Anita Marsh 2011 Peggy Laufer 1998 Peter Hoyt 1985
Maureen Hardin 2010 Kathy Scholtz 1997 Barbara Foster 1984
Bruce McBrien 2009 Marlene Schroeder 1996 Barbara Leary 1983
The Amesbury Rotary Club is committed to serving the youth of our community. We sponsor scholarships and offer interest-free loans to Amesbury students. We also honor one of the many outstanding educators in our school system each year. This award recognizes professional excellence and the performance of outstanding service in the Amesbury School System. Eligibility requirements as follows:
Must teach in the Amesbury School System - this includes all classroom/special education teachers and specialists in technology, art, music, library, guidance counselors, etc. Administrators are not eligible.
Must have been employed in the Amesbury School System for at least five years.
Must not plan on retiring within the next two years.
Must not be a previous recipient.
Nominations are encouraged from past and present students, parents, co-workers, and all community members. If you wish to nominate a candidate, please mail this completed form, along with a letter explaining the reasons for your nomination to: Amesbury Rotary Club, PO Box 554, Amesbury, MA 01913 or drop it off at any Principal’s office, Superintendent’s office, or the Amesbury Public Library or email Donna Collins at dlcamesbury@yahoo.com.
The nomination deadline for 2025 Educator of the Year is Thursday, April 17, 2025 at noon.
Educator’s name and school: _____________________________________________
Your name and phone number: ____________________________________________