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Child & Family Resources S.H.I.N.E. Educator of the Year Award

Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 | 7 to 10 pm In Person | The Mansion at Mountain Lakes

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DAMIAN IRIZARRY
Damian, has been guiding, supporting, and impacting his students and their families for the last 15 years and specifically with the Dover High School Community since 2015. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University and later attended Interamerican University in Puerto Rico where he received a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling. Damian is also a part of the American School Counselor Association and Morris County Professional Counselors Association.

BEA YUAN
Bea has been shaping, nurturing, and supporting young children for several years and specifically at The Greater Morristown YMCA since 2012. Bea is a very active member in her community and is involved in The Morris County Child Care Director’s Association, is a NAEYC member, and on The Greater Morristown YMCA Child Care Committee. In 2019, she was also awarded the Angela Lepore Memorial Award for outstanding service in early childhood education.

TRACY KLINGENER
For over 15 years, Tracy has been part of the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris where she now is Director of Suicide Prevention Services. Tracy’s commitment and dedication to the community for over 20 years has led to her building relationships and collaborating with Police Departments, School Districts, Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centers, and other agencies. Her role has supported countless individuals in understanding, responding, and educating in suicide prevention. She also works with Ricky’s Compass, a non-profit, that specializes in youth suicide prevention.

PATRICIA McQUADE
Patricia is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at St. Elizabeth’s University and has been educating and mentoring future nurses for over 13 years. She a member of many organizations including but not limited to American Nursing Association, American Association for Critical Care Nursing and Emergency Nurses Association. Patricia also received her Master’s degree in Nursing Education in 2009 and then went to receive her Doctorate of education in 2013 from the University of Phoenix.

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Child & Family Resources will be hosting our annual S.H.I.N.E. Educator of the Year Awards Gala, honoring four worthy professionals as Educator of the Year. The purpose of our award is to acknowledge educators who exemplify the spirit of CFR’s mission and values and whose professional practice and advocacy for the profession are deemed exemplary.

If asked to reflect on which educator had the most significant impact, we can easily recall who that person was. They worked long hours, went out of their way to motivate and inspire students, and made personal sacrifices. All too often they are over worked, underpaid, and rarely appreciated. In keeping with our mission to support the development of children and strengthen families, we recognize educators as essential partners. It is in this spirit that Child & Family Resources has created the S.H.I.N.E. (Serves, Helps, Inspires, Nurtures, and Excels) Award.

Join us as we celebrate educators across sectors and present the S.H.I.N.E. Educator of the Year Award to four worthy recipients. It promises to be an evening of social connections and a celebration of all educators. If you are a Child Care Provider, School District Teacher, High School Teacher, College Professor, Principal, Before or After School staff, Safety Officer, Guidance Counselor, Aide, or work with children and families in any capacity, this event is for you!

Consider coordinating a group of colleagues.
Teambuilding-Social Networking-Staff Appreciation-Professional Connections
Know an outstanding educator who is worthy of acknowledgement? Nominations closed on September 15th, 2021.