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Teacher From Westchester Receives $20K Award: 'Great Honor' Teacher From Westchester Receives $20K Award: 'Great Honor'
Teacher From Westchester Receives $20K Award: 'Great Honor' A science teacher from Westchester has received a $20,000 award in recognition of her work toward bolstering a sense of community and growth among her fellow faculty members.  Yonkers resident Ellie Williamson, who teaches biology at the Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction in New York City, is one of two recipients of the 2023 Math for America Muller Award for Professional Influence in Education, which recognizes NYC public school teachers who have positively influenced the teaching profession.  The award is given out by Math for America, a NYC-based no…

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School District In Westchester Names New Superintendent School District In Westchester Names New Superintendent
School District In Westchester Names New Superintendent A veteran educator in the region is heading south to lead a Northern Westchester school district. The Croton-Harmon Union Free School District announced that it has unanimously approved a multi-year contract for Stephen Walker to take over for current superintendent Deborah O’Connell, who is retiring in January. Walker comes to Croton-on-Hudson from the Sullivan West Central School District in Sullivan County, where he has served as superintendent since 2018, overseeing approximately 1,100 students. O’Connell’s retirement takes effect as of Jan. 3, 2022, with Walker taking over the followi…

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