WHHS Employees of the month

Matt Laydon

He started teaching at Bailey in 2019 and moved to WHHS in 2022, teaching freshman and sophomore English and Creative Writing, which he also runs as a club. He enjoys reading, football, writing fiction, and playing guitar. He enjoys watching students learn and grow.

- Matt Laydon (November)

Jennifer Lucibelli

She has been an art teacher in West Haven for 32 years, teaching across elementary, middle, and high school. She enjoys yoga, hosting dinner parties, and holidays. She loves working with students, learning about global art traditions, and celebrating the school’s diversity.

- Jennifer Lucibelli (November)

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Part of the World Language Department since 2021, she teaches AP Spanish, Spanish Native Speakers, Spanish IV/IVH, and Spanish I. She enjoys jogging, walking, biking, and road trips, is passionate about supporting her students, and enjoys working with her teaching team.

- Erika Betancur (October)

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WHHS alum Todd Dandelske returned in 2003 after a successful business career to teach Global Studies, US History, and more. A passionate photographer, he’s captured 370+ school events. Todd loves guiding students, sharing his hobby, and collaborating with a great team.

- Todd Dandelske (October)