Senator Klein Honors Local Parent Leaders at Annual Educators Breakfast

Awards Breakfast Celebrates Achievements and Contributions of More Than 50 Parent Leaders in the Bronx

BRONX, NY - Celebrating the remarkable achievements and positive contributions of parent leaders in the 34th Senate District, State Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester), joined by more than 200 education officials, local teachers and parents, today hosted his annual Educators Breakfast at F&J Pine Restaurant in the Bronx. More than 50 parent leaders received certificates of appreciation for their dedication to local schools.

Senator Klein said: “Parent engagement plays a critical role in child development, educational attainment and overall academic success. Today, I’m proud to host our third annual Educators Breakfast to honor and celebrate our parent leaders who work tirelessly to bring increased resources and much-needed supports to our local schools.”

The program featured a welcome breakfast, keynote address and awards ceremony. The event was co-sponsored by TD Bank and Healthfirst. Dr. Rosa Gil of Comunilife, a New York City-based not-for-profit which partners with local schools to increase awareness of the Latina teen suicide epidemic, made a special appearance. School principals, education stakeholders, social workers, teachers and parents from across the Bronx attended the breakfast.

Parent leaders from the following district schools received awards:

• Ampark Neighborhood School
• Bronx High School of Science
• Bronx School of Law and Finance
• Bronxdale High School
• Collegiate Institute for Math and Science
• DeWitt Clinton High School
• The Felisa Rincon de Gautier Institute for Law and Public Policy
• Herbert H. Lehman High School
• High School of Language and Innovation
• J.H.S. 131 Albert Einstein
• Jonas Bronck Academy
• Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy International High School
• M.S. 101 Edward R. Byrne
• P.S. 24 Spuyten Duyvil
• P.S. 36 Unionport
• P.S. 48 Joseph R. Drake
• P.S. 107
• P.S. 12 Lewis and Clark School
• P.S. 14 Senator John Calandra
• Pelham Preparatory Academy
• P.S./M.S. 194
• The Bronx Mathematics Preparatory School
• Urban Institute of Mathematics
• West Bronx Academy for the Future
• Schuylerville Preparatory High School
• Soundview Academy for Culture and Scholarship
• Holy Cross School
• Holy Family School
• St. Clare of Assisi School

Senator Klein continued: “Parents are the unsung heroes of Bronx schools. Their constant dedication and commitment to improving the lives of our children, local schools and communities is invaluable. I look forward to our continued work together as we fight to stand up for both our students and our communities.”