THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 15, 2023 Page 7 Wasabi Fenway Bowl announces grants to 30 New England educators as part of annual award Local teacher selected as semifi nalist R ecently, Wasabi Fenway Bowl announced 30 New England educators, administrators and staff who have been selected as grant recipients for the 2023 Honor Roll, a charitable program connected to the annual bowl game at Fenway Park recognizing educators who have gone above and beyond to support their students and respective communities. Among the 2023 Semifi nalists is Melissa Sheehan. Melissa has taught English at Malden High School for 10 years. She not only teaches literature and writing, but acts as social worker and parent to many. She gives her time freely, even coming into school on Saturdays to meet with her advanced placement students to prepare them for the AP exam. All of them passed! She is there for her students at all hours – after school and weekends. They can text her or email her whenever they need support. She works with students from all backgrounds who speak many languages and come from many countries. In addition, she has been advisor to The Key Club (a student group that does volunteer and charitable work). She has given up weekends to take these students to state conventions without any pay or compensation from the school. She treats every student with respect and care. Each person is nominated by their peers for their dedicated work in their schools and communities and has been selected from over 300 submissions. This year’s awards bring the grant total by the Wasabi Fenway Bowl to more than $100,000 for over 120 educators across New England. The grants are provided by Wasabi Fenway Bowl in partnership with Extra Yard for Teachers, Sam Adams, Amica Insurance, Moderna and Meet Boston, and they can be redeemed on DonorsChoose.org to assist in the purchase of classroom equipment and materials. “The Wasabi Fenway Bowl is more than just football – it’s about a shared philanthropic mission that all children are entitled to equal access to a quality education,” said Wasabi Technologies Chief Marketing Offi cer Michael Welts. “Our educators are unsung heroes, and we are beyond proud to recognize their eff orts and provide them with resources they deserve through the Wasabi Fenway Bowl Honor Roll Program.” “We are thrilled to continue the tradition of the Wasabi Fenway Bowl Honor Roll program, celebrating educators who make a positive impact on the lives of their students and colleagues,” said Wasabi Fenway Bowl Executive Director Brett Miller. “This year’s outstanding honorees inspires and empowers the next generation by creating meaningful connections with their students to ensure academic success, and we are proud to support their commitment to creating positive learning environments.” Melissa Sheehan, English teacher at Malden High School, was among the semifi nalists for Wasabi Fenway Bowl New England educators who have been selected as grant recipients for the 2023 Honor Roll. (Courtesy Photo)
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