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Grant Award Ceremony
October 7, 2008

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Nassau BOCES named 11 to receive its "Education Partner" awards at their Awards Gala that was held on  May 8, 2008
Read more about the award winners or view photos of the event.

 

What do you get when you bring together a group of outstanding educators, administrators, board members, community and business leaders, non-profit organization executives and volunteers? You get the most influential people for public education in Nassau County, an honor bestowed upon 11 individuals by Nassau BOCES through its "Education Partner" awards program.

Education's answer to the "Oscars," the Nassau BOCES "Education Partner" award recognizes those whose impact on public education in Nassau County can be measured in a very tangible way. A strategic education partner with local school districts since 1967, Nassau BOCES chose this program to pay tribute to those who share its commitment to providing the best possible education for learners of all ages and abilities.

"Response to our 'Education Partner' awards program has been extraordinary," says Dr. James D. Mapes, Nassau BOCES district superintendent. "Through this innovative program, everyone who has ever been influenced by public education had an opportunity to show appreciation by nominating outstanding candidates for the award."

During the nominating period, more than 1,800 people visited the Nassau BOCES Web site, which recorded 81 nominations for the award. "One of the nicest things about this program is that -- just like Nassau BOCES -- it is open to people from all walks of life, and we are proud that our honorees reflect this diversity," says Dr. Mapes.
The 11 honorees are:

Dr. Laurence W. Aronstein, superintendent of schools, Glen Cove School District

Danielle Campbell, anchor/reporter, News 12 Long Island

Anne DuPrey, executive director, retired, Literacy Nassau

Wendy J. Eisner, Ph.D., project coordinator, The Achilles Project, Nassau Community College

Ava M. Favara, principal, Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts

Stephen Gassman, senior partner, Gassman, Baiamonte, Betts & Tannenbaum, P.C.

Patrick Halpin, executive vice president, Institute for Student Achievement

Marsha Wilsker Iverson, associate professor and educational consultant, Hofstra University

Robert E. Lupinskie, board member, Glen Cove School District and Nassau BOCES

Barbara Meskill, regional certification officer, Nassau BOCES

Alice F. Willett, former executive director Nassau-Suffolk School Boards Association and former president New York State PTA

Proceeds from the gala support the foundation's grants program, which in turn funds creative and innovative educational programs that are outside Nassau BOCES' normal operating budget. Press Release
 


The Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation Grant Ceremony was held on
October 11, 2007
Congratulations to  the recipients of the Nassau BOCES Education Grant Awards!

  See a list of the winners.


 


 

If you have any questions regarding the awards, please contact:  John Gangemi at 631-239-6326