Episode 17 | The People Behind the Profession: Celebrating Our Educators

from From Forest to Shore · host Stratford Public Schools

This special episode honors the educators who make it all happen. Matthew Rivers and Dr. Michelle Eckler host a "Roundtable of Excellence" featuring three district Teachers of the Year: Abbey Owen (2025), September Baraquin (2026), and the newly announced 2027 Teacher of the Year, Jessica Scandurra. The group reflects on the changing landscape of education, the moments that keep them inspired, and the enduring impact of a caring adult in a student's journey.

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