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Dr. Angello Villarreal, a Spanish teacher at Freehold Township High School and RAISE Academy, has been recognized with two prestigious honors: the Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program and the TUMI USA Professional Award, which honors Peruvian immigrants and Peruvian-Americans in the United States for exceptional professionalism, community service, and dedication to their communities.
Villarreal is one of about 400 educators nationwide selected for the 2025-26 Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program, a U.S. Department of State initiative that promotes global education and cultural exchange. He will represent New Jersey in the international program, collaborating with educators around the world to bring cross-cultural perspectives into local classrooms.
He also received the TUMI USA Professional Award, which honors the achievements and contributions of Peruvians and Peruvian Americans in the United States. In a congratulatory letter, Gov. Phil Murphy praised Villarreal’s leadership and commitment to excellence, writing, “You should be proud of this accomplishment, for it reflects your commitment to fostering cross-cultural dialogue and understanding.”