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Katherine Delvaux is a first-grade ESL teacher at Carroll Robbins Elementary School in the Trenton School District with 11 years of experience in education. She holds a Master of Education from Boston University and has dedicated her career to supporting multilingual learners through innovative, student-centered instruction that builds both academic achievement and student confidence.

Mrs. Delvaux is recognized for her effective use of technology to accelerate language development and increase student engagement. She creates authentic learning experiences that allow students to develop vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through projects such as student-created digital “I Spy” books, oral language recordings, and global classroom exchanges with students in other countries. Her work helped 57 percent of the multilingual learners she serves increase their language proficiency levels, while colleagues credit her differentiated, data-driven instruction with helping drive significant student growth.

 A respected teacher leader, Mrs. Delvaux serves on numerous school leadership teams, including the School Leadership Team, Intervention and Referral Services Team, Climate and Culture Committee, Innovation Team, and Leader in Me Lighthouse Team. Through these roles, she helps guide school improvement efforts, supports student interventions, promotes positive school culture, and develops leadership opportunities for students. She also mentors colleagues by sharing instructional strategies and helping teachers integrate technology into classroom practice.

As a member of the school’s Apple Vanguard Team, Mrs. Delvaux has led professional learning for educators and was selected to present at Apple Education Stories of Success, where she shared how technology can empower multilingual learners. She has become a trusted resource for colleagues, frequently modeling instructional practices and providing support that strengthens teaching and learning across the school.

 Beyond her classroom, Mrs. Delvaux is known for her commitment to student leadership, family engagement, and service to the school community. She helps lead the implementation of the Leader in Me framework, coordinates student ambassador announcements, supports schoolwide attendance initiatives, and advocates for students through her work with intervention teams. Colleagues describe her as a dedicated, collaborative educator who consistently goes above and beyond to ensure students, families, and fellow educators are successful.