Student and Teachers of the Year Announced

BIG NEWS from the AOC! Announcing the 2026 Teachers of the Year! The AOC is incredibly proud to honor these outstanding educators for their unwavering dedication to our students and community. Their passion in the classroom and commitment to excellence inspire us all every single day. This year’s Honorees are:

* Mrs. Pekala, 2nd Grade @ St. Mark School

* Mr. Crossan, STEM @ Snyder-Girotti Elementary School

* Mrs. Lynch, English/Language Arts @ Bristol Middle School

* Mr. Chichilitti, Learning Support @ Bristol High School

Please join us in congratulating these amazing teachers! Pictures can be found HERE.