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Sarah Swiger served Winchester for many years as a School Committee member, community activist, and education advocate. Her work was recognized across Massachusetts; her death in 2014 is a loss that is still keenly felt by her family, colleagues, and educators. WFEE is proud to honor Sarah with the annual Sarah Swiger Award. Each year, WFEE recognizes one or more educators who personify Sarah’s focus on the whole child.
The Swiger Award goes to an educator who is both an excellent teacher and a wise mentor.
“Beyond the incredible support she provides to students, Susan has also been an invaluable partner to the teachers she works alongside. Her steady presence, insight, and willingness to step in wherever needed have made a lasting impact on our school community. Quite simply, Susan leaves every room she enters better than she found it.”
— Christina Ulacco
“John Gill embodies the spirit of the Sarah Swiger Award. He is a master educator, a mentor, a role model, and an advocate for students’ academic and personal growth. His influence extends far beyond his classroom walls, shaping not only strong mathematicians but thoughtful, capable young people.”
— Lauren Volpe
“Anna exemplifies the belief that a strong learning community is built on service through her long-standing commitment to supporting students, families, and colleagues. Through her leadership, collaboration, and commitment to student success, Anna consistently demonstrates that service is at the heart of a supportive and thriving school community.”
— Melissa Morella
| 2016 | John Fleming |
| 2017 | Karen Fagan |
| 2018 | Andrea Phelan |
| 2019 | Jaime Roberts |
2020 | Judy Hesson |
| Kim Burke | |
Julie McElaney-Gorman | |
2021 | Joel Buford |
| Lynn King | |
Paul DeBenedictis | |
| 2022 | Michelle White |
2023 | Melissa Testa |
| Ericka Gukenberger | |
| Joyce Anderson | |
| 2024 | Lynn Vozzella |
| Ispshita Chakkadar | |
2025 | Lorri Kane |
| Marebeth DiMare | |
| Christina Costas | |
2026 | Susan DeNapoli |
| John Gill | |
| Anna Paradis |
