The Derby Public Schools has selected Maria Bowers as their District Paraeducator of the Year.
The Connecticut State Department and the School Paraprofessional Advisory Council has established the Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Program to recognize the important role of the Paraeducator in supporting student achievement.
The award is named in honor of Anne Marie Murphy, a Paraeducator who was killed in the Sandy Hook shooting.
Mrs. Bowers has been a Paraeducator at Irving School in Derby for over six years. She has been chosen to receive this award because she has demonstrated excellent skill and dedication to the students, teachers, administrators, co-workers and parents. Mrs. Bowers will be recognized at a ceremony on Thursday, November 6, 2014.
Dr. Conway stated, “This is the first time a Derby Paraeducator is being recognized for this award honoring her dedication to the district and community and serving the needs of our children and parents.”
We would also like to recognize our Building Level Paraeducators of the Year – Cindy Joel at Bradley School, Annette Ochoa at Derby Middle School and Pam Queen at Derby High School.
