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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.
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