LYNN — St. Mary’s campus ministry director Andrea Alberti was one of 10 educators honored by the Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Boston with the Excellence in Education Award.
Five elementary and five secondary school teachers were selected as the first ever recipients of the award. The recipients received $1,500 and were honored at a luncheon with Cardinal Seán O’Malley and Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Schools Kathy Mears.
This award honors elementary and secondary school teachers’ commitment to developing saints and scholars in Catholic schools. The teachers selected demonstrate strong leadership qualities, model a faith-filled life, promote academic excellence and are committed to their students and school. Every day, they inspire students from all backgrounds and abilities to learn and they actively collaborate with their peers, students, and families to create a welcoming environment and culture of success.