{"id":33191,"date":"2024-01-31T13:27:07","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T18:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/?p=33191"},"modified":"2024-12-10T22:38:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T03:38:16","slug":"educator-of-the-year-awards-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/educator-of-the-year-awards-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet your 2023 Educators of the Year!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nearpod<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flocabulary.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flocabulary<\/a> are excited to introduce the 2023 Educator of the Year Award recipients. Read on and join us in celebrating the outstanding achievements of our five distinguished Educators of the Year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re thankful for the impact each of the ten finalists makes within their schools, among their students, and across their communities. Their dedication is the cornerstone of the Nearpod family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is with great excitement that we introduce our five distinguished Educators of the Year to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nearpod-s-2023-educators-of-the-year\"><strong>Nearpod\u2019s 2023 Educators of the Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-breaking-barriers\"><strong>Breaking Barriers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creates equitable, inclusive learning environments and tackles obstacles head-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asia-hutchings\"><strong><strong>Asia Hutchings<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Asia-Hutchings-Community-Connector-Winner.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Asia-Hutchings-Community-Connector-Winner-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Asia Hutchings - Community Connector Winner\" class=\"wp-image-33198\" width=\"-370\" height=\"-370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Asia-Hutchings-Community-Connector-Winner-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Asia-Hutchings-Community-Connector-Winner-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Asia-Hutchings-Community-Connector-Winner-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Asia-Hutchings-Community-Connector-Winner-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Asia-Hutchings-Community-Connector-Winner.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Title I Lead Teacher, Florida<br>AMIkids Gainesville<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Asia Hutchings, a Title I Lead Teacher at AMIkids Gainesville, a program for juveniles involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, single-handedly plans and delivers a comprehensive curriculum, including math, science, language arts, social studies, vocational education, and physical education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond her academic contributions, Asia&#8217;s ability to build rapport and empathize with students facing drug abuse and traumatic experiences is commendable. Her efforts to introduce innovative learning tools like Flocabulary and hands-on projects like hydroponic and aquaponic systems significantly enhance the learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/asia-hutchings-b3a22223a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect on LinkedIn<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-community-connector\"><strong>Community Connector<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brings people in the educator community together to collaborate and grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leneshia-markey\"><strong><strong>LeNeshia Markey<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LeNeshia-Markey-Breaking-Barriers-Winner.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LeNeshia-Markey-Breaking-Barriers-Winner-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"LeNeshia Markey Breaking Barriers Winner\" class=\"wp-image-33203\" width=\"-349\" height=\"-349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LeNeshia-Markey-Breaking-Barriers-Winner-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LeNeshia-Markey-Breaking-Barriers-Winner-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/LeNeshia-Markey-Breaking-Barriers-Winner-150x150.png 150w, 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young girls<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/leneshia-markey-59628978\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect on LinkedIn<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flocabulary-s-favorite\"><strong>Flocabulary\u2019s Favorite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Deserves the ultimate *mic drop* for using Flocabulary in extraordinary ways!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-caroline-espinet\"><strong><strong>Caroline Espinet<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large 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\/><\/a><figcaption>Special Education Teacher, New York<br>Long Beach Public Schools<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Caroline Espinet has embraced Flocabulary to create engaging and culturally relevant lessons for her special education students, especially the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flocabulary.com\/topics\/week-in-rap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Week in Rap<\/a>, to connect their passion for music to current events.<br><br>Beyond her classroom, Caroline is committed to spreading the benefits of Flocabulary through professional development sessions for educators in her district and Long Island. She emphasizes the importance of culturally relevant teaching and actively contributes to the school&#8217;s inclusive culture by spearheading major events like The Heritage Project and Celebrating Black History Through Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/xilento?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect on social media<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-magic-maker\"><strong>Magic Maker<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brings magic to the classroom by going the extra mile to foster a love of learning in students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eddy-rey-castellanos\"><strong><strong>Eddy Rey Castellanos<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eddy-Rey-Castellanos-Magic-Maker-Winner.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eddy-Rey-Castellanos-Magic-Maker-Winner-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Eddy Rey Castellanos Magic Maker Winner\" class=\"wp-image-33212\" width=\"-289\" height=\"-289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eddy-Rey-Castellanos-Magic-Maker-Winner-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eddy-Rey-Castellanos-Magic-Maker-Winner-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eddy-Rey-Castellanos-Magic-Maker-Winner-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eddy-Rey-Castellanos-Magic-Maker-Winner-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eddy-Rey-Castellanos-Magic-Maker-Winner.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>IB Chemistry Teacher, Florida<br>Marion County School District<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Eddy Rey Castellanos brings excitement to learning with initiatives like &#8220;Chemistry Day Celebration,&#8221; empowering students to participate in experiments with accomplished chemists, highlighting the practical applications, and discussing topics like the role of women in science and the challenges of pursuing scientific careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her dedication to her students&#8217; academic and personal growth is evident through her active community involvement and innovative teaching methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/eddyrey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect on LinkedIn<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nearpod-s-north-star\"><strong>Nearpod\u2019s North Star<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Champions Nearpod with other teachers and is the go-to for Nearpod support and innovative ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scott-nicks\"><strong><strong>Scott Nicks<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Scott-Nicks-North-Star-Winner.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Scott-Nicks-North-Star-Winner-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Scott Nicks North Star Winner\" class=\"wp-image-33220\" width=\"-321\" height=\"-321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Scott-Nicks-North-Star-Winner-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Scott-Nicks-North-Star-Winner-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Scott-Nicks-North-Star-Winner-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Scott-Nicks-North-Star-Winner-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/nearpod.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Scott-Nicks-North-Star-Winner.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Middle School Science Teacher, Florida<br>St. Lucie Public Schools<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Scott Nicks has exemplified excellence in implementing Nearpod in his science classroom. His daily use of Nearpod has not only made learning more engaging and accessible for his students but has also significantly boosted science testing scores across multiple schools in the district. Scott has proven that successful Nearpod implementation can lead to top results on district and state assessments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong advocate for using Nearpod to empower ALL learners to reach their full potential, Scott also focuses on specialized settings such as self-contained ASD (autism spectrum disorder) classrooms, as well as spaces to support ELL students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His leadership in professional development has made him an invaluable resource to his peers by leading professional development sessions for both Nearpod beginners just getting started and advanced Nearpod users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/scott-nicks-5aa057202\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect on Linkedin<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-and-a-big-shout-out-to-our-five-runner-up-finalists\"><strong>And a big shout out to our five runner-up finalists!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019d like to spotlight our five additional finalists who have made significant contributions to their communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-breaking-barriers-finalist\"><strong>Breaking Barriers Finalist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Amara Pascuito, 1st-grade Teacher, New York &#8211; Celebrated for her foundational work in early childhood education<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-community-connector-finalist\"><strong>Community Connector Finalist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Joseph Camputaro, 5th-grade Teacher, Florida &#8211; Recognized for his exceptional community-building efforts within the educational landscape<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flocabulary-s-favorite-finalist\"><strong>Flocabulary\u2019s Favorite Finalist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Micah Wolfe, Language Arts Teacher, Oklahoma &#8211; Acknowledged for his engaging and innovative use of Flocabulary to enhance language arts education<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-magic-maker-finalist\"><strong>Magic Maker Finalist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Amanda Cornet, Orchestra Teacher, Indiana &#8211; Delivered musical instruction that\u2019s become a cornerstone of her students&#8217; artistic development<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nearpod-s-north-star-finalist\"><strong>Nearpod\u2019s North Star Finalist<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ashley Yergin, Instructional Tech Coach, Georgia -Seamlessly woven technology into the fabric of learning<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-congratulations-educators\"><strong>Congratulations, educators!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A round of applause to all our winners for their passion, commitment, and inspiring efforts in education! Each recipient is awarded $300, an upgraded Nearpod and Flocabulary subscription, and a personalized shirt to celebrate their achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all educators who devote themselves to making a positive, lasting impact. We see and appreciate everything you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re announcing Nearpod\u2019s 2023 Educators of the Year award winners! 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