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Senator DeFrancisco Holds 2014 New York State Senate Teachers of Excellence Ceremony
John A. DeFrancisco
June 6, 2014
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State Senator John A. DeFrancisco held his first-ever Teachers Of Excellence awards program on June 5, 2014, at Jordan-Elbridge High School. More than 20 educators from throughout Onondaga County were honored for their outstanding efforts to help children learn during the 2013-14 school year.
Honorees were nominated by students, faculty, and staff, as well as family members. Senator DeFrancisco presented the educators with a New York State Senate Teachers of Excellence certificate and a “Golden Apple” pin.
“Teachers are the tools that enable our youth to succeed in life,” said Senator DeFrancisco. “I am proud to recognize those dedicated educators within my district, who consistently go above and beyond to educate, mentor and inspire their students.”
Educators honored with this award are listed in alphabetical order of school districts:
Wendy Smiley, Baldwinsville Central School District
Lisa Macomber, Blessed Sacrament
Renee Brown, Cicero-North Syracuse School District
Carol Goehner, Cicero-North Syracuse School District
Kathy Reichel, East-Syracuse Minoa School District
Lauren VanWie, Homeschool
Melinda Smart, Jordan-Elbridge School District
Karen Hourigan, Jordan-Elbridge School District
Dan Bondgren, Jordan-Elbridge School District
Jennifer O’Malley, Jordan-Elbridge School District
Joe Miuccio, OCM BOCES
John Steven Melfi, Onondaga Central School District
Peter Chapman, Skaneateles Central School District
Kathy Jerome, Solvay Central School District
Sandy Ladd, West Genesee Central School District
Debbie Quick, West Genesee School District
Doug Heath, Westhill School District
Jeremie Auge, Westhill School District
Marianne Glose, Westhill School District
Maryanne Dowling, Westhill School District
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