POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Saint Peter School is proud to congratulate Eileen Baglivio, finalist for the 2022 Nonpublic Teacher of the Year Award. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for American Private Education (NJ CAPE), this year’s annual award ceremony was held virtually, announcing winner, Juliette Wester from Seton Hall Prep, and finalists, Kristine Combs from Far Hills Country Day and Eileen Baglivio from Saint Peter School. Baglivio was nominated by her school and then approved as the nominee for the Diocese of Trenton.
Baglivio has spent 30 years in education, the past 24 of those at Saint Peter School teaching Kindergarten. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education from Columbia University and holds certification in both New Jersey and New York.
Baglivio leads the Character Education and Anti-Bully Committee and helped lead Saint Peter School to become a New Jersey State School of Character. Her contributions to the community are many, including food collections for the local food pantry, fundraising to provide items for the local police department when children end up in their care, and leading our Mission program. Baglivio is committed to the service of others and teaches her students the importance of empathy, compassion and the care of all God’s children.
In her recommendation, Saint Peter School Principal, Tracey Kobrin, describes Baglivio as an asset to the school who continually goes above and beyond what is expected of her. “As a teacher at Saint Peter School for 24 years, enough cannot be said about Eileen Baglivio and her dedication and commitment to our school and to Catholic education. She is an exemplary teacher who gives of herself each day to provide the foundation necessary to develop students of faith and character while providing rigorous academics and fostering the success of her students. She exemplifies what we all want in a Catholic school educator – someone who is committed to all areas of growth for her students, who helps and mentors new teachers, who heads many important committees, who is dedicated to the success of the school, who remains positive despite challenges, and who spreads love and goodness every single day. I cannot think of a more fitting honor for this amazing person and teacher!”
Of her recognition Baglivio says, “It was a tremendous honor to be recognized as a finalist for Nonpublic School Teacher of the Year. As Catholic school educators, we are charged with planting seeds of faith, character, and knowledge in our children. We love and nurture them and watch them grow every single day. Catholic schools provide the highest quality education while instilling Gospel values in our young people. I am so grateful to be a Catholic school teacher and incredibly grateful for this honor!”
