teachers of the month

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She is in her ninth year teaching special education at Mackrille School. She enjoys seeing her students’ growth and spends her time outside school doing Pilates, walking her two dogs, and being with her fiancé, family, and friends.

- Michelle Zentarski (February)

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He is a special education resource teacher in his 12th year at Mackrille and 22nd year in West Haven. He enjoys sports, heavy metal concerts, ping pong, and cornhole, and he values the staff and making a difference for his students.

- Michael Danshevsky (February)

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In her 9th year as a school social worker, she is a Yankees and Giants fan with three dogs. She enjoys hiking, bike riding, and spending time with her family.

- Deanna Paolino (January)

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She is the school psychologist and has worked in the district for 18 years. She enjoys bike riding, playing basketball, spending time with her family, and watching UConn women’s basketball.

- Faye Marzinatto (January)

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She has been the school nurse at Mackrille for six years. After 16+ years in hospice care, she now enjoys a family-focused life with her two boys. She loves the beach, hiking, and her favorite part of school nursing is giving students the TLC they need each day.

- Deborah Salkins (December)

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This is Gianna's third year teaching 3rd grade at Mackrille.

- Gianna Grotto (December)

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Amy teaches second grade at Mackrille and has been teaching for 5 years overall, 4 of which have been in West Haven.

- Amy Mastrianna (November)

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Tracy is a second-grade teacher who has been teaching for 19 years, with the past 12 being at Mackrille.

- Tracy Fanelli (October)

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Stacey has been teaching for 17 years, including 13 at Mackrille. She is a 4th grade teacher and has taught this grade for the past 15 years.

- Stacey Alves (September)