ALBANY, NY (04/01/2011)(readMedia)-- Timothy Wagner, retired teacher and administrator from the Rochester City School District, has been selected as the 2011 recipient of the Irving Schwartz Distinguished Retiree Award by the School Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS).

Irving Schwartz was a founding member of SAANYS. His exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to his profession was demonstrated through his countless years of participation in SAANYS and its national affiliate, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). This award is given annually to a retired SAANYS member who, in retirement, has made significant contributions to the welfare of the association, education, and the greater community.

Wagner has been a dedicated leader with an exceptional commitment to education that has spanned nearly 40 years – all in the Rochester City School District. He began his career in education as an elementary teacher for 13 years and moved into administration an assistant elementary principal and then as an elementary principal. Under his leadership, School #22, where Wagner served as principal, moved from a school "in need of improvement" to a school "in good standing."

In retirement, Wagner has continued his commitment to students, the community, and the profession. He remains active in SAANYS and the Scott Spino Literacy Foundation. In addition, Wagner is the executive director of ASAR (the Association of Supervisors and Administrators of Rochester). In that capacity, he works on the professional development needs of members. He continues to substitute as a building principal, giving him opportunities to stay in touch with students and their families.

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

SAANYS represents nearly 7,200 school principals, supervisors, and directors. 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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Posted Friday April 01, 2011 at 02:46 pm by School Administrators Association of New York State
Last Updated Friday April 01, 2011 at 02:46 pm