Patricia Hosmer | Bayonne, NJ
$25,000 for Bayonne High School in Bayonne, NJ
Patricia Hosmer is a resilient individual and an exceptional teacher who works incredibly hard to ensure her students feel loved and understand the value of their education. As a breast cancer survivor, Patricia has dedicated her life to educating others, including tutoring students who are homebound due to illnesses. In 2022, aboard the beautiful Norwegian […]
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$35,000 FOR REDFORD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT IN REDFORD, MICHIGAN
Teachers influence more than their students…but also their communities. Shyam Thakkar’s realm of influence goes well beyond his classroom and into communities of Detroit and even as far as Kenya! His creative engagement tactics and heartful attempts to ensure the well-being (both physically and mentally) of his students and community, earned him a 2021 Norwegian’s […]
READ MORENICOLE CONLISK | Bronx, NY
$100,500 FOR ONE WORLD MIDDLE SCHOOL IN BRONX, NEW YORK
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$15,000 for Falcon Cove Middle School in Weston, FL
Theresa Schrager has dedicated 35 years to providing a remarkable educational experience for her students. Her devotion and hard work have been recognized through Norwegian’s Giving Joy program in 2022, where she was awarded the Second Place Grand Prize donation. This prestigious prize will undoubtedly enhance the learning experience of the students at Falcon Cove […]
READ MOREAnthony Stirpe | New Rochelle, NJ
$10,000 for New Rochelle High School in New Rochelle, NY
Anthony Stirpe is an outstanding educator who goes above and beyond to support his students. He creates a classroom environment where students can excel even when they make mistakes, earning him superhero status among his students at New Rochelle High School. His efforts were recognized when he won third place in Norwegian’s Giving Joy Contest […]
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$15,000 FOR KRAFT MEADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL IN CALEDONIA, MICHIGAN
As they say… “the show must go on,”… and middle school orchestra teacher David Sowerby did just that, despite his chronic medical issues. He was an inspiration to his students at Kraft Meadows Middle School, giving it his all, despite the challenges he was facing. In 2021, David was nominated by his school for Norwegian’s […]
READ MOREASHLEY STEADMAN | ORLANDO, FL
$10,000 FOR EVANS HIGH SCHOOL IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Environmental Science teacher Ashley Steadman is known for engaging her students in a creative way and bringing enthusiasm to the classroom. In 2021, she was nominated for Norwegian’s Giving Joy. To her great surprise, she was named the Third Grand Prize winner, winning a $10,000 donation for Evans High School in Orlando, Fla. The donation […]
READ MOREJASON SEAMAN | NOBLESVILLE, IN
$15,000 for NOBLESVILLE WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL IN NOBLESVILLE, INDIANA
Jason Seaman is more than a teacher; he is a real-life hero! In 2018, the community of Noblesville, In., was hit with a tragic event. Noblesville West Middle School was faced with an active shooter situation, and Jason went above and beyond, risking his life for his students’. The following year, Jason was nominated for […]
READ MOREASHLEY KUZMA | ERIE, PA
$10,000 FOR MCDOWELL INTERMEDIATE HIGH SCHOOL IN ERIE, PENNSYLVANIA
Ashley was the epitome of a dedicated educator. She strived to innovate and inspire the gifted students she worked with, in accordance with Erie, Pennsylvania McDowell Intermediate High School’s motto, “Innovate…Inspire…Excel” In 2019, she was nominated by Rita Sajewski for her dedication and perseverance to show up every day to inspire her students, despite her […]
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