The teachers and staff members of the Goshen Central School District are a group of accomplished educators who are focused on the success of their students. Because of their commitment and dedication, they constantly push themselves to become the finest in their field and are consistently recognized for their accomplishments.

Listed below are a number of educators who have been recognized for going above and beyond for the students of this district.

Judy Moran receives Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
September 2009

Many years ago, after majoring in German and then considering a career as a veterinarian, a friend of Judy Moran told her which career path she should take. “He said, ‘you should be a teacher,’” said Moran. “You explain things so well.”

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Martha Bogart honored for 25 years of service on Board of Education
February 2009 

The members of the Board of Education recently honored fellow Board member Martha Bogart for her distinguished service to the Goshen Central School District.

A long standing school board member, Bogart has served for 25 years on the Board of Education. She began her first term in December 1983, and during her 25 years of service, has served two terms as vice president and one as president.

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Mary Kay Jankowski wins Make a Difference Award
February 2009

Mary Kay Jankowski, a social worker at Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School, has been named the recipient of the Richard H. Aderson “Make a Difference” award.

Jankowski, who has worked in the district since 2001, was nominated by Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School Principal Daria Murphy. She lives in Goshen with her husband, Stanley, and enjoys taking walks, reading, walking her dog and gardening.

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Marisglio named OCAFCSE Teacher of the Year
December 2008

Janice Marsiglio, Family & Consumer Science (FACS) Teacher at Goshen High School, was recently selected as the Orange County Association of Family and Consumer Science Educators (OCAFCSE) Teacher of the Year.

Six years ago, Marsiglio began teaching in Goshen and since then, has transformed the department from a single teacher into a full FACS department. She and her colleague, Mary Jo Budd, host numerous guest speakers for their students in order to complement the FACS curriculum.

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Redeker wins third place in BrainPOP lesson plan contest
October 2008

On October 16, the educational website BrainPOP awarded Jonathan Redeker, eighth grade social studies teacher at the C. J. Hooker Middle School in Goshen, a third place award in the Election ’08 Lesson Plan Contest.

Redeker used several Internet sources –- as well as his passion for technology and politics –- to develop the election project lesson plan for this political season. In approximately eight weeks, students were asked to create a Presidential Portfolio while utilizing the BrainPOP program.

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Elizabeth Olivo receives 2008 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
October 2008

Elizabeth Olivo, music teacher at the Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School in Goshen, received the 2008 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching from the State University of New York at New Paltz.

Olivo has been the primary music education teacher at Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School for the last 20 years. In addition, she is the K-8 music coordinator for the district and oversees the music programs in the Goshen Intermediate School and C. J. Hooker Middle School.

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Kathleen Schmid has taught a lot of children over the past 35 years. She admits that she’s had to reinvent the wheel many times, and is always looking for ways to keep her students’ attention.

But for more than three decades, Schmid has found that she can touch most of her students simply by passing on one of her own passions: reading.

“I find that sharing my enthusiasm for reading really makes a positive impression,” said Schmid. “The students get really excited about the books and constantly read ahead or check out more of the author’s work from the library. Former students who are now in high school will tell me that they remember reading a particular book during my class and how much they enjoyed it. It’s wonderful.”

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On September 8, Carlos Rodriquez decided to take a bike ride -– a three-day bike ride spanning more than 250 miles.

Rodriquez, a physical education teacher at the Goshen Intermediate School, participated in the Tour de Force 9/11 Memorial Bike Ride, riding his bicycle 262 miles beginning from the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia on September 8 and heading north to finish up on September 11 at Ground Zero in New York City.

The ride, which raises funds for the families of officers killed in the line of duty, is timed with the seventh anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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Bob Quinn wins Asset Builder/Outstanding School Based Professional Award
June 2008

Robert Quinn, a school counselor at Goshen Intermediate School, was awarded the Asset Builder/Outstanding School Based Professional Award from the Orange County Youth Bureau.

Quinn, who is in his 16th year as a school counselor at the Goshen Intermediate School, was nominated for the award by Mary Ann Knight, principal of the Goshen Intermediate School. Jack Calzaretta, a fifth grade student, served as student nominator.

“I feel humbled,” said Quinn. “I have wonderful working relationships with my colleagues and my students and am honored that they feel I am worthy to receive such an award.”

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Principal Daria Murphy wins Administrator of the Year Award
May 2008

Daria Murphy, principal of the Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School, was awarded this year’s Orange-Ulster BOCES School Library System Administrator of the Year Award. This award is presented annually to honor an educational administrator who has made a significant contribution to school librarianship.

Mrs. Murphy was nominated by Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School Librarian Christine Banuls on behalf of all librarians in the district. In her nomination letter, Mrs. Banuls explained how Mrs. Murphy “has always been an energetic and spirited supporter of reading and the library.”

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Helt recognized by National Council Boys Scouts of America

Donna Helt, senior food service helper at Goshen Central School District, was recently recognized and given an award by the National Council Boy Scouts of America. The award acknowledges noteworthy service of exceptional character to scouting.

Helt serves as Advisor of Venturing Crew 65 of Goshen and Council Training Chair for the Hudson Valley Council. She began her work with the Cub Scouts 12 years ago and her sons, Ben and Chris, are both Eagle Scouts.

Goshen High School teacher wins Educator of Excellence Award
November 2007

Jessica Weir, a special education teacher at the Goshen High School, was recently selected to receive the New York State English Council Educator of Excellence Award. Only 12 awards were given to teachers throughout the state.

Weir was nominated by English Teacher Antoinette Gazzaniga, who unbeknownst to Weir, put together a portfolio of her work and collected letters of recommendation from Superintendent Roy Reese as well as Weir’s students.

“Having observed Jess in the classroom, I find her to be a master teacher – reaching students of all academic ability and managing to move them to be able to grasp knowledge and to use it well,” said Gazzaniga. “She understands her students and pushes them to reach their maximum. In addition, the kids love her and find her nurturing and caring; the conditions under which they work the best.”

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Sheryl Lynch wins Outstanding Science Teacher Award
May 2006

Sheryl Lynch, a kindergarten teacher at Scotchtown Avenue Elementary School in Goshen, was recently named Outstanding Science Teacher of the Southeastern Section of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS-SE).

Lynch was nominated by her former colleague Midge Monat, a Goshen Central School District retiree and 2001 award winner. Criteria suggests that a nominee have at least five years teaching experience, demonstrate exemplary science teaching, and exemplify the professional teacher in attitude, approach, diligence, dedication, and knowledge. A nominee should also contribute to the school program beyond the classroom and be involved in the community and professional organizations.

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Meredith Yatto wins Outstanding New Science Teacher Award
May 2006

Meredith Yatto, a seventh grade Life Science teacher at the C. J. Hooker Middle School in Goshen, was recently named Outstanding New Science Teacher of the Southeastern Section of the Science Teachers Association of New York State (STANYS-SE).

Yatto was nominated by her colleague and mentor, Patty Sherman, who is also the Chairperson for STANYS-SE. Criteria suggests that a nominee have only one or two years teaching experience, demonstrate exemplary science teaching, and exemplify the professional teacher in attitude, approach, diligence, dedication, and knowledge. A nominee should also contribute to the school program beyond the classroom and be involved in the community and professional organizations.

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Janine Robinson named New Middle School Teacher of the Year
May 2006

Janine Robinson, a social studies teacher at the C. J. Hooker Middle School in Goshen, is the recipient of the New Middle School Teacher of the Year Award, which is awarded by the Mid-Hudson Council of Social Studies.

Robinson received her bachelor degree from SUNY Albany and her graduate degree from Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh. She was student-teacher at the middle school, which led to her full-time position as a social studies teacher in 2003.

“I’m very surprised and flattered to have received the award,” said Robinson. “Goshen is a great place to work.”

Kathleen Hoerup named Teacher of the Year
November 2005

Kathleen M. Hoerup, a physical education teacher at the Goshen Intermediate School, was named this year’s recipient of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYPHERD) Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award. Only one elementary-level physical education teacher in the state of New York is awarded this honor each year. 

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Cindy McGlynn achieves National Board Certification
December 2005

Cindy McGlynn of Wurtsboro, a teacher at Goshen High School, recently earned the teaching profession’s top certification by achieving National Board Certification (NBC), according to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She is one of nearly 7,300 teachers nationwide who earned NBC this year. 

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Transportation Direction co-chairs NYAPT committee

Peter Brockmann, Director of Transportation at the Goshen Central School District, will co-chair a special committee dedicated to seatbelts, which was convened in September by President Pat Bailey of the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT). 

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Science teacher works with NASA engineers for summer JASON project

Cindy McGlynn, an Earth Science and Oceanography teacher at the Goshen High School, at the Goshen High School, recently traveled to Arizona and California from July 23-Aug. 1 to visit various premier educational institutes and research facilities as part of the Summer Teacher Institute with the JASON Project, a leading provider of experience-based science and math curricula and professional development for grades 4-8. 

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