Bellair Honored for Outstanding Leadership in Education

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Brian K. Bellair

ALBANY, NY (04/01/2011)(readMedia)-- ALBANY, NY – Brian K. Bellair, director of special programs and services for the Whitesboro Central School District, has been selected as the 2011 New York State Outstanding Educator by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS).

This award is given annually to a SAANYS member who has made outstanding contributions in New York State schools through public education and professional organizations.

Bellair has worked in education for 20 years, 12 as an administrator and six in his present position. Whitesboro is a suburban district with an enrollment of approximately 3,600 students. Prior to assuming this position, he served as elementary principal, assistant principal/CSE chair, and as a teacher. A longtime veteran in the field of education, he has made many contributions along the way, including

In a letter of recommendation, Brenda Waters, current CSE chairperson at Whitesboro, shares information about two programs in which Brian played a leadership role. The programs were established for district students with autism and with developmental delays. She states that, "Brian is an innovative leader," who "has a strong belief in children being educated in their home district. As an excellent leader would, he solicited input from all parties involved . . . worked collaboratively with them to make this program the success it is."

Dave Langone, superintendent of schools, noted, "Mr. Bellair is always a child advocate."

Bellair will be honored for his accomplishments at an awards ceremony on May 6, 2011 at the Century House in Latham, New York.

SAANYS represents more than 7,,200 school administrators, supervisors, and coordinators. As a professional association, SAANYS is committed to provide direction, service, and support to the membership in their efforts to improve the quality of education and leadership in New York State schools. SAANYS is affiliated with the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).