Governor Mikie Sherrill • Lt. Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell

Educator Recognition

Exemplary Educator Recognition Program

Governor’s Educator of the Year Program

Milken Educator Awards Program

Distinguished Clinical Intern Awards

Distinguished Cooperating Teacher Awards

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching

Milken Educator Awards

Students holding cars with numbers showing 25000
Lawrence Middle School Teacher Jeanette Capritti surprised with $25,000 Milken Award

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NJ State Teacher of the Year

2025-2026 Educator Of the Year Gillian Ober
Monmouth County Educator Named 2025-2026 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year

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County Teachers of the Year

Poster with photos of the 2026-2027 New Jersey County Teachers of the Year
New Jersey Department of Education Announces the 2026-2027 County Teachers of the Year

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Page Last Updated: 08/11/2026