Danbury educator honored as Connecticut's 2026 Teacher of the Year

Danbury educator honored as Connecticut's 2026 Teacher of the Year

Rogers Park Middle School erupted in cheers Friday as sixth grade social studies teacher Brian Betesh was named Connecticut’s Teacher of the Year. As the students entered the assembly, they thought the television cameras, high school band, and elected officials were there to celebrate perfect attendance. “We’re really here today to celebrate something big,” said Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Connecticut’s commissioner...