Arlington Public Schools has announced its 2023 employees of the year, with the honorees to be saluted at a reception in May.
– Deitra Brady-Pulliam, a third-grade teacher from Hoffman-Boston Elementary School, was named Teacher of the Year.
Brady-Pulliam “makes it a priority to know every student in her class as a whole person,” county school officials said. “She is an incredible guide who empowers her students to oversee their own learning by creating interesting, open-ended tasks that target real-world skills.”
– Thomas Jefferson Middle School’s Keisha Boggan was named Principal of the Year.
Boggan “is a model leader who inspires her staff and students with a clear vision, an open ear to input and and a commitment to excellence,” school officials said. “Boggan clearly articulates her school’s vision and leads the greater charge of holding students to high academic standards with the support needed to help them achieve. “
– Gabriela Rivas of Barcroft Elementary School was named Assistant Principal of the Year for 2023. This is a new award.
“Whether providing feedback to teachers or interacting with students, she consistently demonstrates the leadership and commitment she expects among staff members,” school officials said. “Through her thoughtful actions, she communicates that every member of the Barcroft family is valued and irreplaceable. She ensures that all voices are heard, considered and valued.”
– Wendy Pilch, the school system’s director of elementary education, was named Leader of the Year for 2023. This is a new award.
Pilch “epitomizes grace, compassion and devotion and works diligently to ensure that leaders are provided with the support and guidance to run highly-effective learning communities,” school officials said. “She is child-centered and deeply driven by a belief in the success of all learners.”
Support Employees of the Year for 2023 are Patricia Greco, an instructional assistant at Swanson Middle School; Hannah Oukid, the cafeteria manager at Williamsburg Middle School; Gerald Mendizabal, a school-system bus driver; John Stuhldreher, director of Arlington Education Television; Nicole Anderson, an employment specialist; Rosa Montes, a custodian at Wakefield High School; and Tenita Chapman, Extended-Day supervisor at Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School.
