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 2023 and is presenting the Community Spotlight Award.

The Community Spotlight Award recognizes outstanding North Jersey Teachers, who shine in the classrooms, and in serving their communities.

NJEA is Proud to present the 2023 Community Spotlight Award to:

KERRIE VIRAY

Science Teacher
Teaneck High School
Nominated by: Dr. Janice Dowd

As a science teacher with expertise in environmental science, Ms. Viray brings science and biology to life for her students. She explains the many difficulties that we face because of climate change and all the steps that are needed to rectify the problems that her students will face in the years ahead. Not only does she explain her craft of biology and environmental science so clearly, but because of her after school activities of being the head coach of the Crew Team, she also shows her students what it means to take care of the world and its inhabitants. Long after students leave her class, they still talk about Ms. Viray and the lasting impression that she made on them. She creates an atmosphere of love and trust in her classes while at the same time exacting, and receiving, excellent academic work from her students.

Join WMTR and the New Jersey Education Association in celebrating the critical role teachers and school employees play in their classrooms and in our communities.