Nicole Feml Named SUNY Potsdam Teacher Opportunity Corps Student of the Year

Cairo Native Honored for Academic Achievements at The State University of New York at Potsdam

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From left, Teacher Opportunity Corps Director Diana Fisher, Student of the Year Nicole Feml, and School of Education and Professional Studies Dean Dr. Peter Brouwer pose at the awards ceremony.

POTSDAM, NY (06/30/2011)(readMedia)-- A number of SUNY Potsdam students were honored recently for their academic accomplishments and participation in the professional development opportunities provided by the College's Teacher Opportunity Corps (TOC) program at its annual Student Awards Reception and Ceremony.

Nicole Feml, a December 2010 graduate with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in secondary English, was awarded the TOC Student of the Year Award for her academic achievements, outstanding participation in TOC professional development conferences and seminars, leadership in teaching related activities, and commitment to a career in the teaching profession. Feml, whose hometown is Cairo, N.Y., is a resident of Potsdam and currently holds a long-term substitute position teaching secondary English at Potsdam High School.

At the College, TOC serves 20 to 25 students each year. Its purpose is to enhance the preparation of teachers and prospective teachers in addressing the learning needs of at-risk students and to encourage individuals traditionally underrepresented in teaching to choose teaching as a career. The New York State Department of Education Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs and SUNY Potsdam sponsor TOC.

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Founded in 1816, and located on the outskirts of the beautiful Adirondack Park, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges. SUNY Potsdam currently enrolls approximately 4,350 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its handcrafted education, challenging liberal arts and sciences core, excellence in teacher training and leadership in the performing and visual arts.

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