2015 Blackboard Awards For Teachers Honorees

On Monday, June 8, the 2015 the Blackboard Awards For Teachers honored 15 of the finest educators in the city at a special ceremony at the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) Auditorium on Broadway. Jennifer Senior, a New York magazine contributing editor and the author of All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood, was the emcee. In addition to NYIT, the sponsors included the United Federation Of Teachers (UFT), the Yorkville Youth Athletic Association, and Amtrak.

The longest-running and most prestigious celebration of excellence in local education, the Blackboard Awards honors educators and schools from all sectors (public, private, charter, and parochial) and grade levels (nursery through high school). The ceremony for schools and principals takes place in early winter.

Please Note: We welcome and encourage parent nominations all year long; and to nominate a school, principal, teacher, or guidance counselor visit blackboardawards.com.

And the 2015-2015 Blackboard Awards for Teachers Honorees are:

Jennifer Buck
The Neighborhood Charter School of Harlem

Marvin Cadornigara
NEST+m

Diane Ditonno-Gilhuley
P.S. 107

Laurie Engle
The Neighborhood School—P.S. 363

Yann Gaboriau
New York French American Charter School

Debra Goodstone
Manhattan Day School/Yeshiva Ohr Torah

Rallou M. Hamshaw
Rudolf Steiner School

Bill LaMonte
Millennium High School

Ashley Mendolia
P.S. 15 M

Kevin Miller
Manhattan East School for Arts and Academics—M.S. 224

Janeen Nelson
James Weldon Johnson Leadership Academy—P.S. 57 M

Debra Rabinowitz
The Cathedral School

Nicole Rachel
Manhattan School For Children—P.S. 333

Jonathan Sabol
The Hewitt School

Saray Elena Whittaker
The Sarah Anderson School—P.S. 9

Brooklyn Friends School

Since 1867, Brooklyn Friends School has provided a college preparatory program serving students from preschool to grade 12. Committed to educating each student intellectually, aesthetically, physically, and spiritually in a culturally diverse community, Brooklyn Friends is a vibrant, thriving community of educators and learners actively engaged in intellectual growth and participation in the arts and athletics, guided by the Quaker principles of truth, simplicity and peaceful resolution of conflict. Each student is offered a challenging education that develops intellectual abilities and ethical and social values to support a productive life of leadership and service. Brooklyn Friends offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program for high school juniors and seniors.

St Andrew Avellino School

St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy, voted &ldquo;Best in Boro&rdquo; by qns.com, is a home to students ranging from Nursery through 8th grade. We offer a safe and nurturing learning environment and a family-oriented community where students of all faiths and backgrounds can excel academically, socially and emotionally. The St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy Advantage: Engaging and challenging lessons created by experienced and passionate faculty that encourage critical and creative thinking. Traditional teaching approach and educational programs that adheres to New York State common-core curriculum and is accredited by Cognia. Early Childhood foundation in academics, emotional literacy and faith. High-school level Regents classes for advanced learners. Support services for learning differences. Hands-on science experiments in a STEM lab. Art, music, robotics, and physical education classes. Catholic faith formation from religion classes, weekly church liturgies, and Christian service projects. Wide range of programs and extracurricular activities (music, clubs, sports) that cater to the students&rsquo; diverse interests and needs. Excellent Student Outcomes: Above average standardized New York State test scores every year. Graduates attend and succeed at prestigious high schools (Regis, Chaminade, Bronx High School, Stuyvesant, and Townsend Harris) and Catholic high schools in Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island. Graduating classes receive an average of $250,000 in Catholic High School scholarships. Financial assistance is available for families that qualify. Early morning drop-off and afterschool care are available.

Manhattan Mandarin

Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We look forward to working with you. - Jamie Keyte, Founder