Call For Nominations for the Teacher of the Month Series

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
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The Teacher of the Month series has been renewed for another 12 months, and we need nominations. The 12-month series is in partnership with Berkshire Community College. 
 
Throughout the first season, we met some of the outstanding teachers in Berkshire County who have influenced and inspired the next generation, and we know there are more. Submit a nomination for a teacher who deserves the spotlight here
 
"Teachers are an integral part of a community and often go underappreciated despite their impact," iBerkshires Publisher Osmin Alvarez said. "A good teacher not only teaches the curriculum to the students but does so in a way that inspires them to become part of a community and change it for the better."
 
Last year's honorees were teachers from various grades and schools, including Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, Mount Greylock Regional School, Berkshire Family YMCA and Mount Everett Regional School.
 
These educators influenced their program or school's culture by participating in or spearheading extracurricular activities or fundraising opportunities for local organizations. 
 
This year, we hope to see even more nominations for teachers, professors, paraprofessionals, and all the educators who have had a clear and lasting impact on their students, colleagues, and the community.
 
Thank you to everyone who sent in a nomination last year. Nominate a teacher here
 
Last year's honorees were: 
 
May: Williamstown Elementary School kindergarten teacher Jenna Dickinson. 
 
June: Morningside Community School fourth-grade teacher Breanna Sumy
 
July: Berkshire Family YMCA preschool teacher Marissia Bibbo-LaFog
 
August: 18 Degrees prekindergarten teacher Celia Armstrong 
 
September: Mount Greylock Regional School physics teacher Shawn Burdick 
 
October: Morris Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Ashley Scherben
 
November: Mount Everett Regional School science teacher Asha Von Ruden 
 
December: Stearns Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Krista Harrington
 
January: Hoosac Valley Elementary School kindergarten teacher Sarah Leidhold
 
February: Clarksburg School prekindergarten teacher Mary Quinto
 
March: Gabriel Abbott Memorial School third-grade teacher Kimberly Wall 
 
AprilBerkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School history teacher Alla Chelukhova

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North Adams Warns Residents of Lead Pipe Survey Scam

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City of North Adams is warning residents about scammers exploiting a city-run lead pipe survey project.

As mentioned in a letter sent to city residents, the city is undergoing a lead pipe survey. Since then, some residents have been contacted by scammers claiming to be part of the survey and looking for financial information.

Officials emphasized that the survey is free, and the city is not making phone calls to residents at this time. 

Residents are urged not to share financial details over the phone. Anyone receiving such calls should report the incident immediately to the North Adams Police Department at 413-664-4944, extension 1.

 
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