Senator Martinez to Be Honored for Contributions to Education

Reception on November 4 in East Islip

ALBANY, NY (11/04/2019) (readMedia)-- SAANYS will present New York State Senator Monica R. Martinez with its 2019 Champion for Education award at a reception in her honor on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Irish Coffee Pub in East Islip.

A former assistant principal in the Brentwood Union Free School District in Suffolk County, New York, Martinez continues to demonstrate her passion for education and support of educators in her role as state senator. Among her many efforts is her recent procurement of long-needed funding in the state budget to support professional learning for New York State's school leaders, particularly school principals and other building administrators.

School safety, student mental health, the increasing social emotional needs of our students, evolving standards, new federal requirements, and developing technologies represent just some of the growing demands on school administrators.

"Professional growth and learning is important for all professionals but particularly so for those charged with leading our schools and learning environments," remarked SAANYS Executive Director Kevin Casey. "We applaud Senator Martinez for recognizing that, now more than ever, it is essential that our school leaders be provided with high-quality support as they help build a brighter future for New York's students."

The event will take place from 4:30pm – 7:30pm, with remarks starting at 5:15pm, in the Waterford Room at the Irish Coffee Pub, 131 Carleton Avenue, East Islip, NY 11730. The event is open to the press.

SAANYS represents over 7,300 school administrators, supervisors, and coordinators. As a professional association, SAANYS is committed to providing 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).

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