Roxanne Amiot Named 2026 CTECS Teacher of the Year
May 4, 2026
The Big News
Roxanne Montarro Amiot, the Department Head of Automotive Technology at Bullard-Havens Technical High School, has been named the 2026 CTECS Teacher of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes her 38 years of dedication to the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System.
Career Highlights & Impact
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A “Full Circle” Journey: Amiot is a graduate of the CTECS system herself. She has spent nearly four decades teaching at Bullard-Havens, Platt, and Emmett O’Brien Technical High Schools.
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Industry Excellence: An ASE Master Technician, she has secured a 100% certification rate for her seniors and established a program with Gateway Community College where students can earn up to 15 college credits.
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Statewide Leadership: Beyond her own classroom, she organizes professional development for other instructors and leads curriculum design and accreditation efforts across the state.
Key Achievements
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Generational Success: She now mentors former students who have become teachers alongside her.
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Award-Winning Pedagogy: Her previous honors include the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools award and the NACAT/SEMA Auto Instructor of the Year.
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Student-Centric Approach: Superintendent Mike Crocco and Principal Susan Foss praised her for going the “extra mile” and putting student well-being at the heart of her instruction.
Her Philosophy
Amiot views her work as passing on a “life-changing craft.” She emphasizes that the legacy of technical education is built on collaboration, high expectations, and evolving alongside industry standards to ensure students are career-ready.
What’s Next? As the district winner, Mrs. Amiot will now represent CTECS as a candidate for the 2026 Connecticut Teacher of the Year program.
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