One-on-One with Steve Adubato: New Jersey’s Teacher of the Year on Building Trust with Students

Posted by Steve Adubato May 7, 2026

Senior Correspondent Jacqui Tricarico sits down with Gillian Ober, 2025-2026 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year and ESL Teacher at Freehold Borough School District, to discuss advocating for students who often go unheard, emphasizing the importance of fostering relationships and trust in the classroom. Watch the full segment here: https://steveadubato.org/2025-2026-nj-teacher-of-the-year-highlights-creating-trust-in-the-classroom/

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Steve Adubato, PhD, is the author of six books, including his newest, “Lessons in Leadership 2.0: The Tough Stuff.” He is an Emmy Award-winning anchor with programs airing on Thirteen/WNET (PBS) and NJ PBS. He has appeared on NBC’s TODAY Show, NPR, CNN, MSNBC, and FOX 5 NY. “Steve Adubato’s Lessons in Leadership” airs Saturdays at 5 pm & Sundays at 10 am on News 12+. For more information, visit Stand-Deliver.com