Awards and Recognitions

New York State Teacher of the Year 2010

The Teacher of the Year program recognizes and celebrates outstanding teachers throughout New York State. Eligible teachers are appropriately credentialed, work directly with students in a public, private or charter school and have at least five years of teaching experience.

The State Board of Regents has announced the selection of Debra Calvino as the 2010 New York State Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Calvino, a high school math teacher at Valley Central High School in Montgomery, New York, also serves as the Chairperson/Supervisor of the school’s Mathematics Department.

Calvino, the 40th New York State Teacher of the Year, is a veteran teacher of twenty-seven years. She has attained a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration, in addition to her credentials in mathematics and special education. Calvino’s efforts have helped instill a love of mathematics in generations of students, leading many of them to success in math-related studies and career paths, including teaching. Mrs. Calvino is known for her outstanding ability to help all students succeed and for her advocacy for students, families, fellow teachers and community organizations.

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ACT Award

Advocate in Action Award

Distinguished Service Award (DSA)

Founders Day Brochure

Golden Oak and Diamond Awards for Special Recognition

Honorary Life Membership (HLM)

Jenkins Memorial Scholarship for Teacher Education

Leadership Award in Honor of Jane Skrzypek

Membership Awards

Newsletter Award

NYS Teacher of the Year Application 2012

NYS Teacher of the Year Award Announcement 2010

PARP Award

Phoebe Apperson Hearst - National PTA Excellence in Education Partnership

Reflections Theme Search

Teacher Fellowship for Graduate Study in Memory of Richard Gazzola

Twin Projects Brochure

Youth Humanitarian Award in Memory of Stanley Marcus