Teacher of the Year: KAREN WILSON

In 1999, Karen Wilson started her teaching career in East Hartford and came to Wethersfield in 2005.  She earned her undergraduate degree from St. Joseph College and two Masters, one in Science Education from Central CT State University and one from the University of New England in General Studies.

With two young children, Karen does not have much free time.  However, she has managed to help organize the Webb courtyard renovation by recruiting her husband’s company to help with the work. 

She also organized the after-school garden club to help with the upkeep of the courtyard and to continue making improvements.  She also recently participated in the Keane Memorial 5K Walk/Run to raise money for the community center here in town.

Karen says, “It is my belief that all educators should make it their priority to teach the whole child.  When students feel cared about and are recognized for who they are, they are more likely to succeed.” 

Karen adds, “It is my hope that all of the students in my class have a strong desire to be kind, cooperative, and hard working to the best of their ability because they want to, not because they have to.”

Support Staff: Linda Lucibella

Mrs. Lucibella has been a paraprofessional in the district for many years. Although paraprofessional by title does not do justice to all of the ways in which Linda has impacted the school community. She was also a parent volunteer for the Webb while her youngest son attended Webb. She has provided teachers with whatever support or instructional materials they needed and never missed a beat. Linda is one of those people with amazing intuition and knows what someone else needs probably before they even know. Her willingness to pitch in wherever it is needed is truly appreciated by the teachers that she has worked with over the years.

Parent: Donna Gaudet

Mrs. Gaudet is a wonderful asset to the Webb Community. She has been an active member of the Webb PTO since the opening in 2005. She has volunteered as room mother a number of times and she presently serves as a second year PTO president. Her involvement in the numerous Webb fundraising and social activities has had tremendous impact on the Webb PTO and the lives of the students. Mrs. Gaudet has selflessly given what little free time she has to support the students and families of the Webb Community.

Student Execellence Award: Carter Dizes

Carter is a student that goes above and beyond the expectations of a Webb student. He is helpful, kind and hard working. Carter is always willing to help another student when they are in need. Outside of the academic venue Carter is also a top notch athlete. He plays soccer and baseball with as much effort and energy as he puts into his academics.  His willingness to put himself after others is a notable trait of Carter’s.

Student Excellence Award: Margret Fitzpatrick

Maggie is a student who has never exhausted the potential to learn from anything. She will definitely be a lifelong learner. She is always there to help out a neighbor or a younger student at a moment’s notice. Maggie puts forth 200% effort into all of her school work and is always willing to share what she has learned with others. Aside from her academic talents she is also a wonderful musician and has enhanced many Webb concerts with her musical talents.