95.9 The RAT Is Excited To Announce The NJEA 2024 Community Service Spotlight Award Winner
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 2024 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 2024 Community Spotlight Award to:
KRISTY SOLTMANN
Kindergarten Special Education Teacher
Emma Havens Young Elementary School, Brick
A very special shout out to 2024's NJEA Community Spotlight Award Winner, Kristy Soltmann from Emma Havens Young Elementary School in Brick. Winning this award recognizes that a school staff member not only excels in the classroom but is an innovator, trailblazer, and overall star of the community.
Kristy has been in education for 8 years, but she doesn't stop at just being a great teacher. She piloted a new service called the "Allach Club", where the students create beach buckets for children at Brick Beach. Children of parents who cannot afford toys can take & return them to the beach. A perfect idea for those living on the Jersey Shore.
Additionally, Kristy is part of a food drive for the Seeds of Service, and she is aiding in the creation of a communication board for the children at the playground.
A Jersey Girl at heart, Kristy returned to the same elementary school she attended as a child — taking part in multiple committees, including; the Early Act Club, Schol Community Outreach Program, Reading Adventure Night, and Professional Development Inservice. She is also a mentor for novice teachers, including her own cousin Haley who also works in special education at Emma Havens Young. It's a true family affair!
Kristy is said to have a positive attitude and always finds a way to make her students feel like the most important person in the room. 95.9 The RAT is excited to not only give a special shout-out to Kristy, "Teacher who Rocks", but also to this year's NJEA Community Spotlight Award Winner.
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.
