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The 4 E's of Energy

ITRC presented The 4 E’s of Energy for its districts on 11/4 in a combined Superintendent’s Conference Day for Science and Technology teachers hosted at Bethpage Middle School. The workshop was presented by the Long Island Power Authority and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

Participants examined the consequences of the global community’s growing demand for energy. This hands-on interactive workshop highlighted how economics, efficiency, and the environment relate to the energy challenge before us. Teachers brought back a wealth of information along with posters, classroom resources, and a 400 page activity book to use with students so that students understand the impact their energy use makes and what actions they can take to make a difference. Topics and lessons included “Energy for Electricity”, “renewable Sources of Energy”, “Series and Parallel Circuits with Solar Cells”, “Nuclear Energy” and “Water and Geothermal Energy”, as well as many others.

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2008:  A reception was held on May 5th   at the deSeversky Center, on the Old Westbury Campus of NYIT, in honor of ITRC's 6th Annual Educator Recognition Awards Ceremony. Nominated by peers and supported by an administrator and/or Teacher Union President, the candidates were selected for their contribution to helping students achieve high standards, promote positive change in classroom practice, and commitment to ITRC's professional development program. Their leadership, dedication and collaborative approach to their profession have helped shape the culture and structure of the educational community.

After a warm welcome by Professor Stan Silverman (Policy Board Chair), and music by the Westbury High School Jazz Band under the direction of Mr. Michael Carpenter, the following educators were presented with this award:

Recipients

Central Office Award
Islip Public Schools
Mr. Alan Van Cott

Principal Award
Roosevelt Public Schools
Holy Child Academy
Ms. Gail Walker

Teacher Association President Special Retirement Award
Islip
Ms. Jane Lascher

National Board Achievement Special Award
Roosevelt
Ms. Nancy Ticali

Teacher Recognition Awards
Cold Spring Harbor
Cold Spring Harbor High School   Ms. Maria Segura

Elmont
Dutch Broadway School   Ms. Kathleen Safrey
Stewart Manor School   Mr. Robert Campbell
    Gotham Avenue School   Ms. Pat Bambino
Clara H. Carlson School   Ms. Amanda Woodhall
Covert Avenue School   Mr. Paul Paquette

Holy Child Academy
Ms. Kathleen Murphy

Islip
Commack Road Elementary   Ms. Pam Kornhauser
Maud S. Sherwood Elementary   Mr. Robert LeVien
Wing Elementary   Ms. Cheryl Yodis

Islip Middle School   Mr. Timothy Brush
Islip High School  Ms. Kelly Mackey

Roosevelt
Roosevelt High School New Horizons Alternative Education Program
 Ms. Cassandra Jackson

Uniondale
Smith Street Elementary   Ms. Beatrice Ruisi
Lawrence Road Middle School  Ms. Nancy Roloson

Westbury
Drexel Avenue School   Ms.Susanna Wedra
Park Avenue School  Ms. Susan Moors
Dryden Street School   Ms. Lorraine Massillon
Westbury Middle School  Ms. Donna DiIorio
Westbury High School   Ms. Saundra Ferriera

Para Professional Awards
Cold Spring Harbor CSH High School   Mr. Peter Stavros

Glen Cove Connolly School  Ms. Auly Reynoso

Roosevelt Washington Rose Elementary   Ms. Amy Johnson

Westbury Drexel Avenue School   Ms. Giulia Liguori

Uniondale Lawrence Road Middle SchoolMs. Lisa Backa

Click Here for Photos from the Teacher Recognition Awards