New Jersey State Teacher of the Year 2012-13 Lauren MarroccoLauren Marrocco is presented with the NJ Teacher of the Year 2012-13 award at the State Board of Education meeting Oct. 3. Presenting Marrocco with the certificate is Board Pres Arcelio Aponte (center). From left: AFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera, Joyce DeFeo, Obi Gonzalez, Perth Amboy Superintendent Dr. Vivian Rodriguez, Marrocco, Aponte, Dr. Dulce Rodriguez, Althea Baker, Education Commissioner Chris Cerf. Perth Amboy Federation Rep Pam Campbell, Lauren Marrocco, AFTNJ President Donna M. ChieraAlthea Baker, Lauren, Dr. Dulce Rodriguez and AFTNJ President Donna M. ChieraAFTNJ President Donna M. Chiera (left) and NJ Teacher of the Year 2012-13 Lauren MarroccoNJ Teacher of the Year 2012-13 Lauren Marrocco and colleague from Edward J. Patten Elementary School in Perth Amboy Elena FranciscoA full room of family, friends and colleagues attended the State Board of Education meeting Oct. 3 for the announcement of Lauren Marrocco as NJ State Teacher of the Year 2012-13
