2026 Waterbury Teacher Spotlight Series – Waterbury Public Schools

The Waterbury Times|Published Mar 27, 2026

Updated Apr 30, 2026 7:28pm

Waterbury Public Schools has recognized 32 outstanding educators as Teachers of the Year for 2026.

The Waterbury Times is proud to highlight each of these individuals through our Teacher Spotlight Series—sharing the stories behind the educators shaping our city every day.

ALL HONOREES

Read more about Waterbury’s Awesome Educators:

Waterbury Teacher Spotlight: Gina Sodano of Generali Elementary Named 2026 Teacher of the Year

Waterbury Teacher Spotlight: Antonio Ursino of Wilby High School Named 2026 Teacher of the Year

Waterbury Teacher Spotlight: Linda Ligi of Wallace Middle School Named 2026 Teacher of the Year

Waterbury Teacher Spotlight: Mark Mancini Jr. of Hopeville Named 2026 Teacher of the Year

Teacher Spotlight: Liridona Bizati of International Dual Language School Named 2026 Teacher of the Year

Teacher Spotlight: Joseph Del Debbio of Kennedy High School Named 2026 Teacher of the Year


FEATURED SPOTLIGHTS


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