(Framingham) Courtney Cyriaque, a Framingham resident and campus aide at King Elementary School, was honored at the 2026 Black Excellence on the Hill Awards after her nomination by Representative Jack Patrick Lewis. A former Framingham public schools graduate, Coutnrey was recognized for her steadfast dedication to the city, its schools, its students, and the values that make Framingham schools strong.
“Schools are what make communities strong, and school staff are what make schools strong,” noted Rep. Lewis (Framingham). “I am honored to have nominated such an outstanding member of our community. As a staffer at King Elementary, she has made an extraordinary impact by forging lasting relationships with students and adapting to new challenges every day. I’ve heard firsthand of what she’s done, and for it there is no one more deserving of this honor.”
“I’m truly grateful to everyone who supported and attended this event,” expressed Courtney Cyriaque. “Seeing the community come together made it incredibly special.”
Courtney Cyriaque began working at King Elementary School as a Campus Aide in March of 2022. The role entails supporting students across multiple grade levels, stepping into classrooms as needed, and providing stability during teacher absences. Prior to her work at King Elementary, she held positions at the non-profits Advocates and Justice Resource Institute. She attended Massachusetts Bay Community College.
The 2026 Black Excellence on the Hill event is an annual event hosted by the Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus to commemorate Black community leaders and trailblazers that are moving the needle forward in cities and towns across Massachusetts. The caucus is chaired by Representative Andy Vargas of the 3rd Essex District, and has twenty-six members between the Massachusetts House and Senate.
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