A “Hero of the Classroom” Gets A Moment In The Spotlight

By Lucy Gellman
09/01/2025 – New Haven Arts Council

Esposito, a 27-year veteran of the New Haven Public Schools (NHPS), was recently named one of ten finalists in Kleenex’s “Heroes of the Classroom” contest, open to K-12 educators across the U.S. and ultimately decided by popular vote later this month. A son of New Haven, he has spent decades shaping young artists and scholars in the city, from Fair Haven School to his current role as department chair at Co-Op….Read more at New Haven Arts Council.