Washington employees of the month

Taylor

She is a first grade teacher at Washington in her seventh year, all at the school. She enjoys time with friends and family, reading, and the gym. She adores her two dogs, Raven and Mila, and loves collaborating with colleagues and seeing her students’ growth.

- Taylor Coughlin (December)

Brooke

She has been a 4th grade teacher at Washington for 11 years. She enjoys spending time with her husband and children, reading, playing video games, and visiting her nieces and nephews. She is motivated by her students and the supportive team she works with.

- Brooke Gould (December)

abbi Marselli

Now in her second year as the art teacher at Washington Elementary, she enjoys reading, painting, and hiking, and also makes tiny paintings. Her favorite part of teaching is seeing students’ pride and excitement as they create something new.

- Abbi Marselli (November)

Shannon Wynne

She has worked in West Haven for six years, starting as a second-grade teacher and now as the science facilitator. Passionate about science and STEM, she loves sharing her enthusiasm with students. Outside of school, she enjoys reading, shopping, and concerts.

- Shannon Wynne (November)

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A Kindergarten & 1st Grade Special Education teacher at Washington School in her fifth year, she loves helping every learner shine. She enjoys traveling, painting, spending time with family and friends, and relaxing on a Puerto Rico beach or editing YouTube videos.

- Sandra Britton (October)

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She has taught in West Haven for 10 years, plus 3 as a math aide, covering first and third grade at Washington Elementary. She enjoys reading, playing with her kids, going to the beach, and cheering for the Red Sox. She loves watching students grow academically and socially.

- Allison Johnstone (October)