TOY and Para Nominations

March 5, 2026

Call for Nominations: Weston Public Schools 2026-27 Teacher of the Year and 2026-27 Paraeducator of the Year

Dear Parents/Guardians:

We are proud to invite you to participate in the nomination process for the 2026-2027 Weston Teacher of the Year and 2026-27 Paraeducator of the Year.

These awards celebrate the extraordinary educators who go beyond instruction to inspire curiosity, nurture confidence, and foster a true sense of belonging in our schools. This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the professionals who make a lasting impact on your child’s life every day.

About the Awards

• CT Teacher of the Year: This program was founded in 1952 and begins at the district level, continuing until the CT Teacher of the Year becomes eligible for national honors.

• CT Paraeducator of the Year: This award began in March of 2013 and is known as the Anne Marie Murphy Paraeducator of the Year Award, to honor the legacy of Anne Marie Murphy, a special education paraprofessional who lost her life during the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

How to Nominate

Please review the selection criteria within each form carefully, and submit your nominations by Thursday, March 26, 2026.

• Teacher of the Year Nominations

• Paraeducator of the Year Nominations

If you have any questions, please direct them to June Curiano, junecuriano@westonps.org.

Warm Regards,

Tina Henckel, Ed.D.