Friends & Neighbors: Gallup Hill School teachers see the love

May 17, 2022 5:30 pm • Last Updated: May 17, 2022 5:30 pm

Kristina Esposito, left, and first prize winner Sarah Falman-Florez, second grade teachers at Gallup Hill School.(Photo submitted)

At Gallup Hill School in Ledyard, the week of May 2-6, a “Survivor”-style game had teachers competing for prizes during Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers spun a virtual wheel and were presented with various challenges to complete.

The Ultimate Survivor Challenge Winner was Sarah Falman-Florez, a second-grade teacher, with 30 challenge points, many of which were earned in an interpretive dance video she made to the song “The Climb” by Miley Cyrus. She won a personalized parking spot and a complete car detail donated by Desmond Auto Detailing in Ledyard.

Other prize winners included Kathy Colosi, Amy Arstrong, Claudia Henkle, Tayla Lackie, Kristina Esposito, Tia Dudda, Leslie Driscoll, Jen Dees and Sandy Lucy.

Sponsors of the event included Valentino’s Restaurant in Ledyard Center, Foxwoods, Holdridge Garden Center and Holmberg Orchard.

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Gallup Hill School Assistant Principal Becky Swanson talks about the Teacher Appreciation Week “Survivor”-style challenge May 6 with pre-kindergarten teacher Julia Reid.(Photo by Lee Howard)

Kristina Esposito was challenged to add something decorative to her hallway at Gallup Hill School in Ledyard. So she asked kids to say something nice about their teacher. Then she typed them up and hung it on the wall.(Photo submitted)

Principal Carrianne Boord gives first grade teacher Kathy Colosi a high five after she won a big prize on the spinner wheel.(Photo submitted)

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