The 2022 NEASC Awards
NEASC Awards
Kam Chohan
Executive Director
ECIS
The 1885 award, named for the founding year of NEASC, recognizes a legacy of great achievement in education or public service. The award is presented to an individual that has had a significant impact on creating a better future for all learners. It is given in recognition and appreciation of the quiet contributions, the achievements both acclaimed and unknown, and the personal sacrifices made for the benefit of all.
Fidelis Nthenge
Global Head of IB World Schools Department
International Baccalaureate Organization
The Ludes Award recognizes individuals who demonstrate leadership that furthers the mission and objectives of NEASC and promotes excellence in education. The award is presented to an individual that has been involved in a project, program, or activity that has had a significant impact on the New England Association of Schools and Colleges or one of its Commissions.
Watch Fidelis' acceptance speech for the 2022 NEASC Annual Conference
Theodore N. Scontras
Immediate Past Chair, NEASC Board of Trustees
Retired Banking Executive
The Trustees award is given to an individual in recognition of significant commitment and impact in support of NEASC’s mission to assess, support, and promote high-quality education for all students through accreditation, professional assistance, and pursuit of best practices. The recipient has demonstrated leadership qualities and achievements that have been central to the continuous growth and improvement of the work of NEASC and its Commissions and the promotion of excellence in education.
To honor individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to promoting high quality education for all students through consistent and generous involvement as a volunteer with NEASC.
Charlie Cahn
Head of School
Suffield Academy
Suffield, CT
Lisa Mahar
Retired Lead Administrator
Monadnock Waldorf School
Keene, NH
Denis Mailloux
Director
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies
Manchester, NH
Connie Lawrence
Dean of Academics
Portsmouth Christian Academy
Dover, NH
Katherine Windsor
Head of School
Miss Porter's School
Farmington, CT
Jane Currie
Special Education Administration Consultant
Feriha Ramadan
Education Advisor
Department of Education and Knowledge
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Honayda Saade
Accreditation Coordinator and Consultant
Al Maaref Private School
Dubai, UAE
Sarah Zarzo
STEAM Program Developer
British International School Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Sharon Cournoyer
Chair, NEASC Commission on Public Schools
Superintendent, Regional District 19
Storrs, CT
William Lucci
Chair, NEASC Committee on Career and Technical Institutions
Assistant Director ATE, Stafford Technical Center
Rutland, VT
Paul MacMillan
Retired Superintendent
White Mountains School District, NH
Bruce Pontbriand
Member, NEASC Commission on Public Schools
Human Resource Director, TechBoston Academy
Accreditation Coordinator, Boston Public Schools
Boston, MA