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Better Beginnings Awardees

The Better Beginnings Award program recognizes elementary teachers who are gifted in finding and nurturing the strengths of each student and fostering trusting relationships among pupils, parents, teachers, and administrators. For more information, go to the Better Beginnings web page maintained by the Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs.

Award Winners:

2003

Joyce Cater

Ronald L. Sadoma Elementary School Albion

2002

Evelyn Mattal

Indian Hollow Primary School Commack

2001

Therese Calvano

Margetts Elementary School
East Ramapo

1999-2000

Kathleen Mayer

John F. Kennedy School
Kingston

1998

Annette Purnell

Claremont Community School
Bronx

1997

Karen McGarry

Helendale Elementary School
Rochester

1996

Bernadene Fisk

Hamagrael Elementary School
Delmar

1995

Maureen Spanos

Boyle Road Elementary School
Port Jefferson

1994

Betty Burn-House

Northeast Elementary School
Ithaca
1993 Michael Root Signal Hill Elementary School
Half Hollow Hills
1992 Veronica Danca Long Beach Catholic School
Long Beach
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