Recognize a beloved teacher, administrator or staff member with a
donation in their honor to the SEF. Our
Educator Recognition Program allows our community to recognize those
educators with a gift that truly supports education.
Memorial donations can also be made on behalf of
those educators who are no longer with us to forever preserve that
educator’s commitment to his or her students.
Notification of the gift will be made to the honoree or the deceased’s
family and will be officially noted on this page and in various
publications.
The SEF’s Educator Recognition Program makes for a great gift any time of the year.
Recognitions
Date
Memorial
Dec. 2025
Donation by Jennifer Blessing Miceli in honor of Joey Gaudet, SHS Color Guard Director. He has tirelessly given his craft for coaching and instruction to the Guard for over 10 years. He carefully coaches the students expectations, encourages them to be diligent and invested, and be methodical about building their skills. Year on year the Guard has shown themselves as dedicated, responsible, respectful, and hardworking, bringing up the other students after them. That comes from excellent leadership; Joey is a great coach & Director to our Color Guard students.
Dec. 2025
Donation by Joann Galati in honor of Janet Galati for her leadership and commitment to providing scholarships to students to foster educational experiences.
Dec. 2025
Donation by Carol Reilly in honor of Jennifer Daily at Southington High School.
Dec. 2025
Donation by Aaron Tiscion in honor of his grandmother who was a special education paraprofessional at Derynoski her whole career and loved it and working for the town.
Feb. 2025
Donation by Jennifer Szumiesz in honor of Ms Valenti (2nd grade, South End Elementary) “She is a truly dedicated and caring teacher.
Dec. 2024
Donation by Joanne Galati in honor of Jan Galati, SEF Board Member.
Dec. 2024
Donation by Shari Angus in honor of Stacey Ferrett, Southington High School teacher. "Ms. Ferrett is the most compassionate and caring teacher!"
Jul. 10, 2024
Donation in honor Mrs. Janice Verderame, Southington Girl Scout Troop 67988, Abigail, Kylie, Madison, Meredith and Sadie
Jan. 5, 2024
Donation by The Wade Family in honor of JFK Team 7B Teachers, Mr. O'Neill, Mrs. Costa, Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Carbone
Nov. 28, 2023
Donation by Cally Regan in honor of Kate Bongiovanni.
Nov. 1, 2023
Donation by Kim DelSanto in honor of Marybeth Parent.
Apr. 18, 2023
In honor of Steven Madancy and his tremendous support of Southington's teachers and students.
Dec. 15, 2022
Donation by Katherine Wade "In honor of JFK’s Team 6A- Thank you for everything you do, we appreciate your dedication! Happy Holidays, The Wade Family"
Jun. 10, 2022
Donation by Lila Carney in honor of Mrs. Parlato, Mrs. O'Keefe, Mrs. Bowes, Ms. Kolpak, and Mrs. Tycz.
Nov. 30, 2021
Donation by Stacy Wilcox in honor of "My Literacy Cohort, Jean Graff"
Nov. 28, 2021
Donation by Joann Galati in honor of Janet Galati
Nov. 21, 2021
In honor of Kate Bongiovonni, 1st Grade, DES. By Amber Knight.
Nov. 15, 2021
In honor of Mr. Richard Santanella, who dedicated most of his life promoting the love of music to his young students. By Cheryl Reyes.
Oct. 20, 2021
I would like to honor Paula Knight with this donation. Thank you for all you do for our community and specifically SEF! By Cally Regan.
Aug. 19, 2021
Donation in honor of educators Bob and Jan Galati, by Toni Giarnese.
Jun. 14, 2021
Donation in honor of Kate Bongiovanni, Remote Academy Kindergarten Teacher by Paula Knight. "Thank you for making Remote Kindergarten a magical learning experience!"
Dec. 2, 2020
Merry Christmas Mom! Contribution in recognition of the tireless efforts of Jan Galati. By Matt Galati.
Dec. 29, 2012
Donation in honor of Tim Johnson, Kennedy Middle School Music
Teacher, by Barbara Labonte.
Memorial Donations
Date
Memorial
Nov. 30, 2020
Donation in memory of Bob Garry, who with Nancy Garry have helped to staff the Southington education system with health & education pros, by Alvin J. Turner.
Mar. 1, 2013
Donation in Memory of Eleanor M. O'Neill, former special
education teacher.
