Meet Trish Bogusz

Central New Jersey Educator Nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
Millstone Middle School Principal Dr. Trish Bogusz has been nominated for the 2022-23 National LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
Bogusz was nominated by her school counselor, Lindsay Perine, for empowering her staff and students at Millstone Middle School to believe in their capabilities. Her nomination was supported by multiple parents and member of the community. “She is a force of nature with her positive attitude and endless energy and enthusiasm,” commented Amy Jacobson, a parent of a student. “She has been such a gift to my children, mentoring my daughter as she begins her career in education and supporting and investing in the futures of my sons.”
Bogusz makes time to be present in hallways where she can connect with her colleagues and students. Bogusz makes everyone feel seen and heard by showing genuine interest in every individual she is met with and never neglects the needs of her community.
Bogusz strives to keep a positive attitude and hopes no one leaves a school day without feeling that there is someone who understands and cares for them.
“Dr. Boguz’s passion and dedication to education is only matched by her commitment to providing a safe and supportive environment for students, staff and parents. She has become so much more than an educator to many of her students, impacting their lives in consequential and powerful ways.” said Jacobson.
About LifeChanger of the Year
Each school year, LifeChanger of the Year receives hundreds of nominations from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eighteen individual LifeChanger of the Year awards will be given during the 2022-2023 school year.
(1) Grand Prize Winner – will receive $10,000 to be shared with their school/district.
(4) Grand Prize Finalists – will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school/district.
(10) LifeChanger Award Winners – will receive $3,000 to be shared with their school/district.
(1) Spirit Award Winner – This award is given to the nominee whose community demonstrates the most support for their nomination. The winner will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school/district.
(1) Capstone Award Winner – This award is given to a nominee retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year. The winner will receive $3,000 to be shared with their school or district.
(1) Spotlight Award Winner – This award is given to a nominee in a specific discipline each year. The winner will receive $5,000 to be shared with their school or district.
Winners are chosen by a selection committee comprised of former winners and education professionals, and will be announced in early 2023. Nominees must be K-12 teachers or school district employees. To be considered for an award, nominees must
Make a positive impact in the lives of students
Enhance their school or district’s atmosphere, culture and pride
Demonstrate exemplary leadership at the school and/or district level
Possess a proven record of professional excellence
Show commitment to building a nurturing environment that supports learning
Adhere to the highest moral and ethical standards
A resource page with ideas for how to celebrate nominees can be found at http://lifechangeroftheyear.com/showspirit/. To view Dr. Trish Bogusz’s LifeChanger of the Year nominee profile, or to nominate someone from your school community, visit www.LifeChangeroftheYear.com.