Stansfield is named as Masons' state educator of the year

CAPTION: From left to right: Representive of International Order of Rainbow Girls 2007-2008 Grand Worthy Advisor Miss Katelyn A. Brennen for New Jersey, R.W. D.D.G.M Ray Hilling NJ Grand Lodge, Representive of Raritan High School , W.M. Joseph W. Pezzano, Mary Beth Stansfield, R.W. Gil Maymon P.M.

The educator of the year for Keyport Caeserea Lodge No. 64 is Mary Beth Stansfield. She was named as the lodge's educator of the year in March. Subsequently, the Raritan High School special education teacher was selected by District 17, which is made up of eight Masonic lodges from Monmouth and Ocean counties. Notably, Past Caeserea Workshipful Master Gil Maymon was in charge of the lodge committee that selected Stansfield.

Ms. Stansfield also received the Masonic 'state educator of the year' title, in Atlantic City, on April 16. Caeserea Worshipful Master Joseph Pezzano named Ms. Stansfield as Caeserea's pick originally. He lauded Ms. Stansfield, and said, "Ms. Stansfield is a pillar of her community and an outstanding educator. She is definitely a role model for us all and has made an incredible contribution to the community."

Ms. Stansfield was awarded $5,000 as part of the title. The educator of the year title was very competitive, and Ms. Stansfield was selected for the honor from a field of candidates submitted by 136 lodges.

Congratulations to Ms. Stansfield, Raritan High School and Caeserea Lodge No. 64.