Excellence in Education Awards 2023
Thank you to all who attended the 16th Annual Excellence in Education Awards.
La velada contó con una recepción para establecer contactos con una subasta silenciosa, actuaciones musicales, deliciosos aperitivos combinados con vino y cerveza especialmente seleccionados y, por supuesto, la ceremonia de entrega de premios.
This year’s event celebrated our community’s commitment to literacy and the importance of inspiring a passion for reading in all students. We are thrilled to have honored the following friends of SPEF with the SPEF Leadership in Literacy Award, which recognizes those who serve the Stamford community and go above and beyond in their support of public education and specifically, children’s literacy. In addition to these three awards, we announced the nominees and winner of the SPEF Educator Award!
2023 AWARD RECIPIENTS

SPEF Leadership in Literacy Award
Amy Beldotti
Associate Superintendent,
Teaching and Learning,
Escuelas públicas de Stamford

SPEF Leadership in Literacy Award
Alice Knapp
Director Ejecutivo
Biblioteca Ferguson

SPEF Leadership in Literacy Award
Reading Is Fundamental
RIF is recognized for its commitment, especially in the area of education, and for its generosity in helping SPEF pursue its mission.

Premio Educador SPEF
Wendy Tang, Hart Magnet Elementary School
Congratulations to Wendy Tang, the winner of the 2023 SPEF Educator Award! Wendy was nominated by the Hart Magnet Parent-Teacher Organization, and was selected by SPEF’s Board of Directors as the winner.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The following educators were nominated for the SPEF Educator Award because of their dedication to enhancing student learning with enrichment, embracing community collaboration, demonstrating a commitment to professional development, and supporting the greater Stamford community. We congratulate them as nominees and appreciate all their hard work as educators.
Kimberly Smith, Academy of Information Technology & Engineering
Simone Zwany, APPLES Pre-K Program
Peter Hadley, Cloonan Middle School
Pamela Woodside, Escuela primaria Davenport Ridge
Joy Bodnar, Escuela Secundaria Dolan
Mary Huminski, Julia A. Stark Elementary School
Chelsea Romaniello, K.T. Murphy Elementary School
Alix Meza, Escuela primaria Newfield
Donald Barbour, Escuela primaria del noreste
Kristin Bivona, Escuela secundaria Rippowam
Michele Malave, Escuela Internacional Rogers
Patricia Kellogg, Escuela primaria Roxbury
Lindsey Lamb, Scofield Magnet Middle School
Jeff Gruetzner, Springdale Elementary School
Andrena Forlenzo, Stamford High School
Kimberly Balch, Escuela Primaria Stillmeadow
Jonathan Kolman, Strawberry Hill Elementary School
James Agostino, Toquam Magnet Elementary School
Tim Vale, Turn of River Middle School
Danielle Marenholz, Westhill High School
James Hart, Escuela Primaria Magnet de Westover
SPEF THANKS THE 2023 SPONSORS
Thank you to our sponsors that made the night a success!
Premios Excelencia en Educación 2022: 1 de junio a las 6PM
El evento anual se llevó a cabo en el exclusivo Rooftop Terrace @ 600 Washington Boulevard y continuó la tradición de reunir a miembros de la comunidad, corporaciones, administradores escolares, maestros, padres y otras agencias sin fines de lucro para celebrar el poder de la educación pública para estudiantes y familias en Stamford. .
SPEF honró a los siguientes ganadores de premios de 2022:
Premio Educador SPEF | Jennifer Argenio, Escuela Internacional Rogers |
Premio al Liderazgo SPEF | Patricia Billie Miller, Senadora Estatal |
Premio a las donaciones comunitarias SPEF | Deloitte |
Premio al Maestro del Año de las Escuelas Públicas de Stamford | Jonathan Ringel, Escuela Secundaria de Stamford |
Premios Excelencia en Educación 2021: 25 de marzo a las 6PM
El evento anual se llevó a cabo virtualmente en 2021 y continuó la tradición de reunir a miembros de la comunidad, corporaciones, administradores escolares, maestros, padres y otras agencias sin fines de lucro para celebrar el poder de la educación pública para estudiantes y familias en Stamford.
SPEF honró a los siguientes ganadores de premios de 2021:
Premio Educador SPEF | katie galés Luciana Lira Betsy DeSantis ryan carey fred kelley |
Premio al Liderazgo SPEF | Jack Bryant (póstumo) |
Premio Filantropía SPEF | Gartner |
Premio al Maestro del Año de las Escuelas Públicas de Stamford | donna káiser |
Excelencia en Educación 2022 Fotos (Premios)
Excelencia en Educación 2022 Fotos (Cócteles y Conversación)
Agradecimiento especial a nuestros Fotógrafos: denice Laveris, Lew Finkel, Cristian Pimienta