25 Westfield State Alumni Win Grinspoon Award for excellence in teaching

The Grinspoon Teaching Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes exceptional educators for their dedication and impact in teaching. The award is named after Harold Grinspoon and aims to honor those who contribute to our communities as unsung heroes, helping to educate our youth. The Harold Grinspoon Foundation established this award in 2003 when they launched the Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Awards. This year, all award winners were honored in a dinner and award ceremony split into three incredible days, showcasing a handful of winners each night, yet still highlighting all the winners equally. Awards were given to teachers with varying years of experience, from those who have been teaching for many years to those who started only a few years ago.

This year, out of over one hundred winners, 25 have something in common - they are all alumni of Westfield State University. Most of the 25 earned a bachelor's degree, some earned a graduate degree, and quite a few received both. Regardless of the degree earned, one thing remains the same: receiving such an award is a massive honor. The teaching award winners span over ten districts, from the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District to the Greenfield Public Schools. There are also winners in the Westfield Public School system.

Congratulations to all the alumni who have been honored with the Grinspoon Teaching Award this year. Your unwavering commitment to the noble teaching profession has not gone unnoticed, and we are deeply grateful for your contributions!

To view the list of all the winners, including the Westfield Alumni, click the link here