Westfield Promise partner earns ‘Hyundai Salute to Heroes’ recognition

Westfield High teacher Kristen Biancuzzo speaks after being selected as the grand prize winner of a 2022 Hyundai Tucson in the Hyundai Salute to Heroes program. She was presented the car in a ceremony in front of the students. On the right is Gary Rome, president of Gary Rome Hyundai. (Don Treeger / The Republican)

Kristen Biancuzzo, a Westfield High School teacher who has been involved with the University’s Westfield Promise early college program partnership, recently recognized among the Hyundai Salute to Heroes. Biancuzzo has worked with CURCA Director Lamis Jarvinen, Ph.D., to incorporate her students into the CURCA celebration and last year Dr. Jarvinen presented their work at the CURCA Spring Celebration.

Biancuzzo’s recognition, which included a 2022 Hyundai Sante Fe, was highlighted recently by The Republican.