Byram - The Byram Township Board of Education named Barbara DeLeeuw, Byram Lakes Elementary School Resource Room instructor, and Ginette Garrity, fifth grade language arts/reading teacher, as recipients of the Governor’s Teacher Recognition Award. A panel of parents, teachers, and administrators selected the teachers. The panel cited DeLeeuw and Garrity for their effective approaches, use of technology, rapport with students, professional relationships with students and adults, dedication to their positions and concern for the well-being of the child. The board of education will honor DeLeeuw and Garrity at its May meeting. On April 20, along with other county recipients DeLeeuw and Garrity will attend a ceremony at the Lafayette House.