Established in 2013, the mission of the 51³Ô¹Ï Northeast Regional Educators Hall of Fame is to honor and recognize exemplary leaders, past and present, in the field of education for their dedication, contributions and service to their profession. This program serves as a record and inspiration for the next generation of educators.
The 51³Ô¹Ï Northeast Regional Educators Hall of Fame is administered through the Salem State McKeown School of Education and Friends of the McKeown School of Education Alumni Board. The selection of Hall of Fame honorees from nominees is the responsibility of the Hall of Fame committee composed of faculty and staff from the 51³Ô¹Ï community and individuals from the Friends of the McKeown School of Education Alumni Board.
51³Ô¹Ï hosts an annual ceremony recognizing the chosen inductees and nominees.
All recipients are required to be in attendance at the Hall of Fame induction celebration.
Eligibility
Each candidate for an award must:
- Be engaged in and dedicated to the field of education
- Demonstrate the best practices within nominee's field
- Demonstrate consistent, inspirational service within educational communities
- Demonstrate leadership and/or civic engagement
- Inspire collaboration and model professionalism
- Effectively communicate with all stakeholders
- Show a connection to 51³Ô¹Ï in some way.
Potential recipients may go through a face-to-face interview process. Inductees will then be selected and notified.
If you have any questions on the nomination process or about the program itself, please telephone 978.542.7530 or email alumni@salemstate.edu. Our mailing address:
51³Ô¹Ï
Alumni Relations
352 Lafayette Street
Salem, MA 01970
Awards
Dr. Edna Mauriello '44 Lifetime Achievement Award
Criteria: 20+ years in the field of education; promotion of mission through work in education in any capacity. Demonstrated leadership and made significant contributions to their respective school district, college/university or organization.
Rising Star Award
Criteria: 3-10 years as an educator; promotion of mission through work in education in any capacity. Demonstrated early evidence of significant contributions to respective school district, college/university or organization.
Salem State Alumni Award
Criteria: Graduate of 51³Ô¹Ï (undergraduate or graduate degree); Exemplar of her/his alma mater who has demonstrated the best practices of 51³Ô¹Ï.
Dorothy M. Foley ’48 Northeast Region Educators Hall of Fame
Criteria: Promotion of mission through work in education in any capacity within the Northeast Region. Demonstrated leadership and made significant contributions to their respective school district, college/university or organization.
Past Winners
Rising Star Award
2013—Ariana Koustas
2015—Eliaquin Gonell '09, '15G
2017—Michael Berry '07
2019—Stephanie Morey-Barry ‘12
2023—Jabari Tovar '12
2025—Kendra Nicolois '18, '22G, MEd
Salem State Alumni Award
2013—Mary Ann Grassia '92
2015—Anthony Pierantozzi '97G
2017—Dr. Erik Champy '89, '94G and Kathy Gallo '83, '95G
2019—Linda Connell '83, '89G
2021—Gabrielle Montevecchi '99, '07G, '13G
2023—David T. Dugan '95, '07G, '13G
2025—Lindsey Aylward '14G, MEd
Dorothy M. Foley ’48 Northeast Region Educators Hall of Fame
2013—Seith Bedard
2015—Scott Morrison '94, '99G
2017—Robert F. Murphy '90, '01G
2019—Kathy Milligan
2021—Rose Colannino DeLuca '73, '03G
2023—Susan Maciewicz MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE, '87G
2025—Kevin Linton '12G, PhD
Dr. Edna Mauriello '44 Lifetime Achievement Award
2013—Joseph Picano '96G
2015—Ellen Rintell
2017—Dr. Mary-Lou Breitborde
2019—Atty. Paul Rabchenuk
2021—Adam Deleidi '98, '02
2023—Lee A. Brosoit, EdD
2025—Grace Marie Greeno, EdD