Christine Girtain, who is a teacher and the Authentic Science Research director at Toms River High Schools North and South, was named the 2022-23 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year on Wednesday by the New Jersey Department of Education.
Rutva Shah of Toms River High School North as the Student of the Week. Ranked third in a class of over 500 and a member of the National Honor Society he is President of the FBLA, Key Club Treasurer, and a member of Student Council, Math League, and Varsity Swim, Team.