McNulty Elementary is continuing its commitment to celebrating student growth through its character initiative, “Perseverance Leads the Way.” Each month, students are recognized for demonstrating determination, resilience and a positive attitude in their learning — and the newest honorees have shown all of that and more.
Students selected for the award are invited to visit Principal Tina O’Brien and “teach the principal” what they’ve learned. These special moments highlight each student’s problem-solving skills, academic progress and personal growth, turning hard work into leadership.
Each recipient receives a certificate recognizing their perseverance and their role as a “teacher for the day.” The initiative reinforces confidence and celebrates students who push through challenges with focus, effort and pride.
Perseverance Award Recipients
Grade 2
Camryn Zeh – Stays positive and works hard every day, consistently showing a strong, upbeat attitude.
Paige Boice – Works hard during math groups and demonstrates a true growth mindset, embracing the power of yet.
Izzyana Torres – Participates daily in Heggerty lessons and has worked hard to master letter sounds to support her reading and writing.
Aniyah Delacruz – Has been working very hard to improve her writing.
Isabella Cable – Excels during math lessons and always participates enthusiastically.
Khristian Howard – Puts strong effort into Heggerty lessons and is trying his best to learn letter sounds.
Mia Lopez – Working hard to stay on task and focus on her work, showing tremendous progress.
Jalon Williams – Worked through early frustration and is now excelling with place value in Module 1 math.
Lilieth Romero – Took responsibility for remembering her homework and agenda each day, showing strong organizational improvement.
Lillian Brundage – Has shown major growth by learning to pause and breathe instead of reacting emotionally.
NessaLeigh Blanchard – Demonstrates strong work ethic and focus on improving handwriting with BEST second-grade printing.
Evan Shafer – Works hard each day to master math skills and volunteers to help peers as a mini teacher-leader.
Grade 3
Elle Jackson – Persevered during her math fact quiz and successfully passed her 4’s.
Logan Silva – Worked through frustration during math fact practice and passed his 4’s.
Jaylianna Miles – Stays focused and completes all morning tasks despite the fast pace of the morning routine.
Amorah Rodriguez – Continued to stay focused in school while managing a parent’s illness.
Elasia Gaines – Perseveres in every area of learning, especially in math when trying new skills.
Romeo Moya Edwards – Worked hard on his multiplication quiz and achieved 100% on his 2’s.
Jariel Rivas Benitez – Studied his spelling words daily and raised his score from 40% to 80%.
Anabarbara Alicea Alberto – As an ENL student, worked hard with leveled spelling words and earned a 92%.
Neithan Felicano – Advocated for support when overwhelmed, improving behavior and effort; also learned how to pump on the swings at recess.
Darryl Young – Learned his 2’s multiplication facts.
Jarell Dockery – Working on asking for help when he needs it.
Aliviana Rispodo – Mastered multiplication beyond the content taught so far.
Grade 4
Adonys Telles – Worked hard on reading and spelling, earning 100s on his last two spelling tests.
Narelys Rios – Persevered through challenges with 2x1 multiplication and mastered the area model.
Tailyah Whitaker – Earned a 2/2 on her last RADDS assignment by staying focused and using strong text details.
Grey Williamson – Recognized for consistent effort and growth.
Easton Tiano – Recognized for staying focused and working hard in class.
Ezequiel Torres – Persevered on a math quiz by problem-solving through a difficult multiplication question.
Julyana Lewis – Worked hard and stayed focused through a challenging math unit.
Eva Villafane-Velez – Showed determination during a difficult math unit and consistently asked for help when needed.
Orleyber Montanez Rojas – Works hard in math and continues trying his best, even when the work is challenging.
Maylani – Always does her best and actively participates in math, asking questions to learn and improve.
Grade 5
Oliver LeClair – Working hard to strengthen his morning routine and self-advocating when he needs support.
Grayson Silva – Pushes through frustration and continues giving his best effort on challenging assignments.
McKenna Wilson – Asked for extra math practice at home to improve her skills in Module 2.
Allison Colon Agosto – Faced tough challenges this month but continues to stay strong, participate in class and advocate for herself.
Jemieliz Vazquez – Worked hard to understand fractions and stayed committed to improving.
Sebastian Willsey – Always perseveres in ELA and math; goes the extra step when confused and consistently comes prepared.
Aliayah Cruz – Gained confidence by mastering adding and subtracting fractions.
Octavius Calle-Lopez – Works hard outside of school by completing homework and studying, strengthening his understanding in class.