Today: June 5, 2026
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Name: Kyle McGinnis
Position: Special education teacher for Masuk High School and STEM
Coming from: The Bridgeport Learning Center
Grew up in: Shelton
Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Connecticut and Master’s degree in special education for k-12 from Southern Connecticut State…
MONROE, CT — Families felt excitement over the first day of school Thursday morning, on a day when a number of educators also shared some firsts. Read More …
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Name: Mark Bilotta
Position: Will teach band at Jockey Hollow Middle School, STEM, Fawn Hollow and Stepney elementary schools.
Coming from: Roger Ludlowe Middle School in Fairfield. Read More …
Name: Nicole Waibel
Position: Will teach in Jockey Hollow Middle School’s new behavioral program called the Lions Den, providing students with the emotional support they need in the classroom. Read More …
Name: Ashley Gilbey
Position: First grade teacher, Stepney Elementary School
Coming from: Turkey Hill School in Orange (taught third grade for four years)
Grew up in: Shelton
Education: Earned a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a Master’s degree in special education from Southern Connecticut State…
Name: Derek Flynn
Position: Science teacher (chemistry and physics) at Masuk High School
Coming from: Naugatuck High School, where he taught for three years. Read More …
MONROE, CT — Elizabeth “Lisa” Martinsky, Monroe’s reigning Teacher of the Year, has been described as someone who always goes above and beyond. Read More …
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Name: Colby Benedict
Position: Math teacher, Masuk High School
Coming from: This is Benedict’s first job out of school.
Grew up in: Monroe, graduated in Masuk’s Class of 2015
Education: Earned a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics and data science from the University of Connecticut,…
MONROE, CT — Families will have an opportunity to receive free school supplies, along with the chance to win a $10,000 college scholarship for their children by participating in the School Rocks Backpack Giveaway this Sunday. Read More …
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MONROE, CT — Work crews are taking on a slew of summer projects to prepare Monroe public school campuses for openings this fall. Read More …
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