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Update May, 26 2026
Education impacts every family in Waterbury — and The Waterbury Times is committed to providing clear, timely, and honest reporting on our schools. From chronic busing delays to BOE decisions, magnet school enrollment, test score transparency, and urgent parent alerts, this page is your hub for everything happening in Waterbury’s education system.
Our goal is simple: help parents understand what’s happening, why it’s happening, and what it means for our students.
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Waterbury Public Schools Honors 2026 Teachers of the Year
Waterbury Public Schools has officially announced its 2026 Teachers of the Year, recognizing outstanding educators across the district for their dedication, leadership, and impact in the classroom.
This year’s honorees represent schools from every corner of the city, each playing a vital role in shaping the future of Waterbury’s students.
🏫 2026 Teachers of the Year
- Bucks Hill Pre-School – Christine Boampong
- Bucks Hill Elementary – Dolores Rivera Bambus
- Bunker Hill – Kristina Martinez
- Carrington – Shabana Carroll
- Chase – Savannah Elise Marchetti
- Crosby High School – Ilea Gonzalez
- Driggs – Marissa Dorso
- Duggan – Marcy M. Pogodzienski
- Enlightenment School – Renee Sileo-Pettway
- Generali – Gina Sodano
- Gilmartin – Stephen Campbell
- Hopeville – Mark Mancini Jr.
- International Dual Language School – Liridona Bizati
- Kennedy High School – Joseph Del Debbio
- Kingsbury – Nicole Signore
- Maloney – Katie Barbieri
- North End Middle School – Raymond Santovasi
- Reed – Cynthia Rinaldi
- Regan – Allison Nicole Anulewicz
- Rotella – Stephanie Colon
- Sprague – Patrick Murphy
- State Street School – Lisa Bleau
- Tinker – Maria Guerrera
- Wallace Middle School – Linda Ligi
- Walsh – Elizabeth Fac
- West Side Middle School – Dr. Kimberly Kulesza
- WAMS – Tracy King
- Washington – Stacy Gray
- Waterbury Career Academy (WCA) – Keith Morin
- Wendell Cross – Angelina Irizarry
- Wilby High School – Antonio Ursino
- Wilson – Leocadia Quinones
A District-Wide Impact
From early childhood education to high school classrooms, these educators embody the mission of Waterbury Public Schools—going above and beyond to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
Their recognition reflects not just excellence in teaching, but a deep commitment to the community.
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Board of Education News
Meetings, votes, contracts, and controversies — this section tracks major decisions shaping Waterbury schools.