By Michael O’Brien
Special to the Voice
Sometimes doing your job gets noticed, and good things happen. Such was the case of a WHHS counselor, who was chosen for a prestigious honor.
Olivia Quagliani, a school counselor at West Haven High School, has been recognized by the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a recipient of the 2022 Yale Educator Award.
“I was so shocked to see that I got the award,” said Quagliani. “It meant so much that Ayannah (Obas ’23) took the time to nominate me. I am just so lucky to work in West Haven because we truly have the most amazing students – I learn so much from them every day!!”
The Yale Educator Recognition Program recognizes outstanding educators from around the world who support and inspire their students to perform at high levels and to achieve excellence. Of this year’s 385 nominees, who represent 43 states and 28 countries, 80 teachers and 32 counselors were selected to receive the award.
Matriculating students are invited to nominate high school educators, and a committee of Yale admissions officers reviews each nomination individually and designates recipients. In September, the winners were sent their awards with congratulatory letters, and administrators of the high schools were notified of their achievement. Quagliani was nominated for the award by Ayannah Obas ’23, Yale Class of 2027.
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