The New Jersey Education Association is proud of the work our members do to make our public schools, and our communities, stronger for every child. That’s why the NJEA is a proud sponsor of the Teachers Who Rock Class of 2020 and is presenting the Community Spotlight Award.
The Community Spotlight Award recognizes outstanding Jersey Teachers, who shine in the classrooms, and in serving their communities.
NJEA is Proud to present the 2020 Community Spotlight Award to:
DOUG HYNOSKI
4th Grade Teacher at Hooper Avenue Elementary in Toms River
Nominated by colleague Constance Hinkle
As a teacher of 18 years Doug is always finding ways to relate to and meet the needs of all his students while making things fun and engaging for them. Doug’s goal is to have students understand not only their school work, but also the importance of the community they live in. Every year, he reaches out to community leaders and businesses to come in and speak to the school so students have a better understanding of the importance of protecting the natural resources, especially in our local community.
Doug has spent countless hours making the school’s Veterans Day celebration one of the highlights of the year by inviting both serving and retired military members to come in and make it an educational and memorable day for all.
Doug has spent the last 16 years organizing Hooper Avenue Elementary’s food drive in coordination with our sister station’s WJRZ’s Share the Joy. Without fail, the ‘JRZ van always leaves the school STUFFED every which way with donations that go right back to those in need in this community.
Doug also organizes a charity softball game every May, bringing in community members and government officials to help educate students on many things that affect our surrounding community. Doug is an excellent teacher, coworker, and community member, and he’s most definitely a Teacher Who Rocks!
To nominate a teacher, an educational service professional, or to learn more about the Teachers Who Rock Program, contact your local school superintendent or CLICK HERE
Join WRAT and the New Jersey Education Association in celebrating the critical role teachers and school employees play in their classrooms and in our communities.
