Teacher of year

PUTNAM — Amy Beth St. Martin was named Putnam’s 2015/16 Teacher of the Year.  

St. Martin is a Putnam High School graduate who returned to teach business education at Putnam High School in 1997. St. Martin has an associate’s degree in business administration from Dean College, a bachelor’s degree in marketing along with a Graduate Certificate in Business Education from Central Connecticut State University. In addition, she holds a master’s degree and Professional Certificate in Administration from Sacred Heart University.  

St. Martin has served as Department Chair, class adviser and as an adviser for Putnam High School Plastic Team during her tenure.   Each year, local teams work with local plastic manufacturers to create and market an innovative product. Under St. Martin’s leadership, the Putnam High School team has won the competition twice.

Superintendent William Hull said, “Amy Beth is an example of the wonderful and dedicated teachers in the Putnam school system.   She has implemented innovative and creative strategies into to her classroom.  She has embedded real-life examples into to her teaching, making learning interested and meaningful for her students.   She is also extremely dedicated to the Putnam community, volunteering in a host of activities. We are proud to have Amy Beth as this year’s Teacher of the Year. ”