Ms.Calasso

Becton Regional High School - Teachers Who Rock Class of 2025 | 2024 Teacher of the Year | Science Teacher | Environmental Club Advisor

[Dr. D. Sforza @Dr_DSforza]

Proud to announce the 2025–2026 Becton Regional HS Honorees!

Teacher of the Year:

🔬 Elisabeth “Lis” Mackanin — Science

Built the Bectobots from the “little engine that could” into a nationally recognized Robotics program while teaching across multiple sciences. First in. Last out. Always for kids.

ESP of the Year:

💙 Melissa Mitchell — SAC/Mental Health Coordinator

A trusted advocate for student and staff wellness and the steady presence in every moment that matters.

Congratulations to two incredible professionals!

#BectonPride #TeacherOfTheYear #ESPOfTheYear #WildcatStrong

[Dr. D. Sforza @Dr_DSforza]

Last night we officially dedicated the Outdoor Becton Patio Oasis—an outdoor classroom space of healing, reflection & legacy. 🌳 With over 60 trees planted throughout our campus, 4 memorial benches honoring our Wildcats gone too soon, and 3 new stunning new patios- these are more than spaces, they are symbols of our rich history & bright future.

Thank you to our Board for sponsoring this grant vision, to our administration, staff, and students for making it real, and to Ms. Calasso, Ms. Gaffney, Ms. Mitchell, and the legendary Mrs. Ferris for words that moved us all. Each family story is now part of @BectonHS legacy- forever remembered.

#BectonStrong #OutdoorOasis #ForeverWildcats #LegacyInStone

[PolmannPep @MissPolmann]

Oui had the best time at prom! 🇫🇷

Honored to create another unforgettable prom experience and make it magnifique for our Becton students! 💫🥐

@JODriscoll13 @Ms_Calasso

[Ms.Calasso @Ms_Calasso]

Truly honored to be inducted into the Teachers Who Rock Class of 2025! ✨🎸

Being recognized alongside such passionate, dedicated educators was humbling and inspiring.

Forever grateful to my Wildcat community for making this journey so meaningful♥️ @BectonHS

[Cat's Eye View Student Newspaper @BectonCEV]

From the Marsh to the Media: Becton Students Take Action for Endangered Species 🌾🌎🎥https://t.co/UXtxwp5mi9 via @BectonCEV

[Cat's Eye View Student Newspaper @BectonCEV]

Looking Forward to the Future of BectoBots – Medhasree Suram Attends FTC World Championship 🤖 https://t.co/x8Si9ovhws via @BectonCEV

[Becton Environmental Club @BectonEnvClub]

EARTH WEEK RECAP🌎🌳🦋♻️

From Mindful Monday to Future Forward Friday, we honored our planet with a week full of action & celebration!

Thanks to all who participated, supported and volunteered in our events💚

Stay connected as we champion our Earth all year long! @BectonHS

[PolmannPep @MissPolmann]

After an epic showdown in the Battle of the Grades tournament, the Class of 2025 took the win with 450 points! Great job to everyone who competed! @JODriscoll13 💜🐾🧡🐾💚🐾🩷🐾

[Dr. D. Sforza @Dr_DSforza]

We couldn’t be more proud! 👏🤖

Our @BectonHS Regional BECTOBOTS Robotics Team was featured on @News12NJ Jersey Proud for their incredible journey to the FTC World Championship in Texas!

STEM is thriving at Becton, and the world 🌎 is taking notice.

#JerseyProud #BectonSTEM #BECTOBOTS #News12NJ #FutureEngineers #GirlsInSTEM #WildcatPride #HoustonHereWeCome

[Ms.Calasso @Ms_Calasso]

🏀 Ball for Prom 🏀

Last night was a slam dunk success! Every team brought wildcat spirit and determination💥

The Para Rangers came out on top as the champions! 🏆

Shoutout to all teams who played and everyone who came out to support! ♥️ #Fundraiser @BectonHS @JODriscoll13

[Cat's Eye View Student Newspaper @BectonCEV]

Wildcats STEM Program in the World Spotlight: Becton Robotics Heads to FTC World Championship in Texas 🤖🧪🔭@Bectobots13617 @Dr_DSforza https://t.co/QymO0c3Rgo via @BectonCEV

[Becton Environmental Club @BectonEnvClub]

Behind the Scenes🎥 of our two #ClimateAction projects:

🌎WorldCast 2025
🐦Species on the Edge 2.0

We 💚 collaborating with @PunkRoxProd and our Film Production Interns! Together, we’ve created powerful media to raise awareness and make a difference! #StayTuned @BectonHS

[Ms.Calasso @Ms_Calasso]

@LandriganDiane @BectonHS Thanks Diane! Blessed with the best mentors ♥️

[Ms.Calasso @Ms_Calasso]

Absolutely rockin’ with gratitude to be recognized as a Teacher Who Rocks! 🎸♥️

Always thankful for my Wildcat family, whose support keeps me rolling! 🎵🐾

#TeachersWhoRockClassof2025 @BectonHS

[Cat's Eye View Student Newspaper @BectonCEV]

Becton Regional’s Angela Calasso Named to the 2025 Class of Teachers Who Rock 🎸🧪⚡️🌿https://t.co/D7lpkihab4 via @BectonCEV

[Dr. D. Sforza @Dr_DSforza]

👏 Huge congrats to @BectonHS own @Ms_Calasso- named to the 2025 Class of Jersey Teachers Who ROCK!

Science teacher. Student advocate. Club advisor. PD leader. True inspiration. 🔬📚💥

You rock, Ms. Calasso! 🎸 #BectonPride #TeachersWhoRock #ScienceRocks #BectonsBest

[FTC TEAM 13617 BECTOBOTS @Bectobots13617]

It was an extremely competitive 12 hour tournament and although we did not make it to the final rounds…Medhasree Suram won the DEAN’S LIST AWARD and has qualified to go to the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT!!!!!!@BectonHS @FRCTeam1676

[Theresa Reiner @tmreiner]

Congrats to Coach Ryan for being named Coach of the year and to all the Lady Wildcats for their post season honors..what a way to finish the season🐾🏀
@BectonAthletics @Dr_DSforza @BectonHS

[Cat's Eye View Student Newspaper @BectonCEV]

“The Green Innovators”: Becton’s First Recipients of the Planting STAR Project Award! https://t.co/Ld9LzZAl0e via @BectonCEV

[Ms.Calasso @Ms_Calasso]

CANstruction 2025!🥫

Our team of students built a Farm-to-Table structure out of @GoyaFoods cans to highlight the importance of access to nutritious food.

Made with Wildcat Spirit and CAN-do attitude! 🐾✨

VOTE FOR BECTON HS HERE: https://t.co/K8NXVuKZQO
@BectonHS

[J. O'Driscoll @JODriscoll13]

🐾❤️Last week to donate through our “Paws For The Cause” online page!

🐾♥️Help us raise money for the American Heart Association!

Use Link Below!
https://t.co/hxaGeDLph7

@BectonHS @BectonAthletics @Dr_DSforza