Back row, from left: Stephen B. Witt; William H. Johnson, Ed.D.;
Dr. Ronald L. Friedman; Dr. Jack Bierwirth; John C. McNeur; Roger Tilles; Dr. Kevin N. McGuire; and
Dr. Robert P. Dell'Amore. Front row, from left: George Keckler; James W. Reed; Alisty Joy Keneth; Jennifer J. Bumford; Jean Lahage Cohen; Dr. Richard S. Marsh; and Emmanuel Giusto.
Before a sell-out crowd of more than 400 guests, 15 outstanding
individuals received the Nassau BOCES “Education Partner” award during a
gala dinner at the Crest Hollow Country Club on May 7. Hailed as
education’s answer to the “Oscars,” this award recognizes those whose
impact on public education in Nassau County can be measured in tangible
ways.
A strategic education partner with school districts since 1967, Nassau
BOCES created this innovative program to pay tribute to those who share
its commitment to providing the best possible education to learners of
all ages and abilities.
The 15 honorees are: (click honoree's name for more information)
Dr. Kevin N. McGuire, professor, Center for Leadership and Accountability, St. John's University
John C. McNeur, executive director and founder, Metropolitan Youth
Orchestra of New York
James W. Reed, deputy commissioner, Nassau County Office of Consumer
Affairs
Roger Tilles, member, New York State Board of Regents
Stephen B. Witt, board member, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools
“The 15 outstanding individuals honored here tonight truly
reflect all that is good and strong and collaborative in public
education in Nassau County,” said Dr. Robert Hanna, Nassau BOCES
deputy superintendent. “They were nominated and judged to
represent the best in educational ‘partnerships.’ Individually
and collectively, they have had a powerful and measurable
influence on public education in this county, and we have all
benefited from their efforts.”
This year's Nassau BOCES “Education
Partners” were chosen from a pool of more than 90 nominations. They were
judged by a committee of distinguished educators and community leaders
looking for individuals who personify the spirit of educational
partnerships and/or demonstrate measurable impact on public education
in Nassau County.
The Nassau BOCES “Education Partner” Awards Gala was sponsored by the
Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation, a non-profit, community-based
organization whose mission is to acquire and distribute funds to enhance
educational opportunities for students attending or taking part in
Nassau BOCES schools, services or programs.
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