18-02-2025
These Massachusetts educators are nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Eight Massachusetts teachers, including several from western Mass., have been nominated for the National LifeChanger of the Year Award for making a difference in their school districts.
The LifeChanger of the Year Award has been given annually since 2011 K-12 educators who provide a positive influence in the lives of the students they teach and create a welcoming environment in the classroom every day. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the awards given out include cash prizes to be shared with the educator's school district.
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The following Massachusetts educators have been nominated:
Jeanne Krow, Pre-K: Mater Dolorosa Catholic School, Holyoke
Catherine Maiella, 5th Grade: West Intermediate School, Wilmington
Katherine Peck, K-2 Reading Specialist: Brookside Elementary School, Milford
Kimberly Staback, Assistant Director/High School Manager: East Longmeadow High School, East Longmeadow
Nina Musto, Food Service Manager: Dawe Elementary School, Stoughton
Jaime Moody, Principal: Butler Middle School, Lowell
Jennifer Poli, 8th Grade ELA: Jabish Brook Middle School, Belchertown
Craig Macarelli, Principal: Salem Prep High School, Salem
The LifeChanger grand prize winner will receive a prize of $10,000, with the four grand prize finalists receiving $5,000. Ten additional LifeChanger award winners will receive $3,000.
There will be one Spirit Award Winner, given to a nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination. There will also be one Spotlight Award Winner, given to a nominee in a specific discipline. Each of these winners will receive $5,000.
The LifeChanger award winners will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals and will be announced in early 2025.
The full list of nominees, as well as details on how to nominate an educator, can be found at
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